Add 5/40 and 10/56
5/40 + 10/56 is 17/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 50/280 = 35 + 50/280 = 85/280 - 85/280 simplified gives 17/56
- So, 5/40 + 10/56 = 17/56
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