Add 56/28 and 25/40
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 25/40
56/28 + 25/40 is 21/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
56/28 = 56 × 10/28 × 10 = 560/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
25/40 = 25 × 7/40 × 7 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
560/280 + 175/280 = 560 + 175/280 = 735/280 - 735/280 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 56/28 + 25/40 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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