Add 56/40 and 27/28
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 27/28
56/40 + 27/28 is 331/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 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 28 × 10 = 280,
27/28 = 27 × 10/28 × 10 = 270/280 - Add the two like fractions:
392/280 + 270/280 = 392 + 270/280 = 662/280 - 662/280 simplified gives 331/140
- So, 56/40 + 27/28 = 331/140
In mixed form: 251/140
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