Add 40/56 and 6/40
40/56 + 6/40 is 121/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 42/280 = 200 + 42/280 = 242/280 - 242/280 simplified gives 121/140
- So, 40/56 + 6/40 = 121/140
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