Add 42/40 and 36/56
1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 36/56
42/40 + 36/56 is 237/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
42/40 = 42 × 7/40 × 7 = 294/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
294/280 + 180/280 = 294 + 180/280 = 474/280 - 474/280 simplified gives 237/140
- So, 42/40 + 36/56 = 237/140
In mixed form: 197/140
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