Add 40/6 and 15/56
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 15/56
40/6 + 15/56 is 1165/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
40/6 = 40 × 28/6 × 28 = 1120/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
15/56 = 15 × 3/56 × 3 = 45/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/168 + 45/168 = 1120 + 45/168 = 1165/168 - So, 40/6 + 15/56 = 1165/168
In mixed form: 6157/168
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