Add 5/40 and 14/56
5/40 + 14/56 is 3/8.
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,
14/56 = 14 × 5/56 × 5 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 70/280 = 35 + 70/280 = 105/280 - 105/280 simplified gives 3/8
- So, 5/40 + 14/56 = 3/8
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