Add 56/40 and 14/18
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 14/18
56/40 + 14/18 is 98/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
14/18 = 14 × 20/18 × 20 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 280/360 = 504 + 280/360 = 784/360 - 784/360 simplified gives 98/45
- So, 56/40 + 14/18 = 98/45
In mixed form: 28/45
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