Add 54/40 and 12/56
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 12/56
54/40 + 12/56 is 219/140.
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,
54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
378/280 + 60/280 = 378 + 60/280 = 438/280 - 438/280 simplified gives 219/140
- So, 54/40 + 12/56 = 219/140
In mixed form: 179/140
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