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Add 54/56 and 6/40

54/56 + 6/40 is 39/35.

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,
    54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/280 + 42/280 = 270 + 42/280 = 312/280
  5. 312/280 simplified gives 39/35
  6. So, 54/56 + 6/40 = 39/35
    In mixed form: 14/35

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