Add 49/56 and 12/40
49/56 + 12/40 is 47/40.
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,
49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Add the two like fractions:
245/280 + 84/280 = 245 + 84/280 = 329/280 - 329/280 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 49/56 + 12/40 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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