Add 5/10 and 40/56
5/10 + 40/56 is 17/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
5/10 = 5 × 28/10 × 28 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 200/280 = 140 + 200/280 = 340/280 - 340/280 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 5/10 + 40/56 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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