Add 40/56 and 48/70
40/56 + 48/70 is 7/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
48/70 = 48 × 4/70 × 4 = 192/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 192/280 = 200 + 192/280 = 392/280 - 392/280 simplified gives 7/5
- So, 40/56 + 48/70 = 7/5
In mixed form: 12/5
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