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Add 49/40 and 3/56

1st number: 1 9/40, 2nd number: 3/56

49/40 + 3/56 is 179/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/280 + 15/280 = 343 + 15/280 = 358/280
  5. 358/280 simplified gives 179/140
  6. So, 49/40 + 3/56 = 179/140
    In mixed form: 139/140

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