Add 5/56 and 2/40
5/56 + 2/40 is 39/280.
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,
5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
25/280 + 14/280 = 25 + 14/280 = 39/280 - So, 5/56 + 2/40 = 39/280
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