Add 45/40 and 10/7
1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 1 3/7
45/40 + 10/7 is 143/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
10/7 = 10 × 40/7 × 40 = 400/280 - Add the two like fractions:
315/280 + 400/280 = 315 + 400/280 = 715/280 - 715/280 simplified gives 143/56
- So, 45/40 + 10/7 = 143/56
In mixed form: 231/56
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