Add 45/56 and 49/40
1st number: 45/56, 2nd number: 1 9/40
45/56 + 49/40 is 71/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
45/56 = 45 × 5/56 × 5 = 225/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280 - Add the two like fractions:
225/280 + 343/280 = 225 + 343/280 = 568/280 - 568/280 simplified gives 71/35
- So, 45/56 + 49/40 = 71/35
In mixed form: 21/35
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