Add 56/40 and 2/7
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 2/7
56/40 + 2/7 is 59/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
56/40 = 56 × 7/40 × 7 = 392/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
2/7 = 2 × 40/7 × 40 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
392/280 + 80/280 = 392 + 80/280 = 472/280 - 472/280 simplified gives 59/35
- So, 56/40 + 2/7 = 59/35
In mixed form: 124/35
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