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Add 42/56 and 28/40

42/56 + 28/40 is 29/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/280 + 196/280 = 210 + 196/280 = 406/280
  5. 406/280 simplified gives 29/20
  6. So, 42/56 + 28/40 = 29/20
    In mixed form: 19/20

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