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Add 5/56 and 49/40

1st number: 5/56, 2nd number: 1 9/40

5/56 + 49/40 is 46/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    5/56 = 5 × 5/56 × 5 = 25/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    49/40 = 49 × 7/40 × 7 = 343/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/280 + 343/280 = 25 + 343/280 = 368/280
  5. 368/280 simplified gives 46/35
  6. So, 5/56 + 49/40 = 46/35
    In mixed form: 111/35

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