Add 5/56 and 40/3
1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 13 1/3
5/56 + 40/3 is 2255/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
5/56 = 5 × 3/56 × 3 = 15/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
40/3 = 40 × 56/3 × 56 = 2240/168 - Add the two like fractions:
15/168 + 2240/168 = 15 + 2240/168 = 2255/168 - So, 5/56 + 40/3 = 2255/168
In mixed form: 1371/168
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