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Add 45/56 and 35/40

45/56 + 35/40 is 47/28.

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,
    45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/280 + 245/280 = 225 + 245/280 = 470/280
  5. 470/280 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 45/56 + 35/40 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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