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Add 56/40 and 5/18

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 5/18

56/40 + 5/18 is 151/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    56/40 = 56 × 9/40 × 9 = 504/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    5/18 = 5 × 20/18 × 20 = 100/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/360 + 100/360 = 504 + 100/360 = 604/360
  5. 604/360 simplified gives 151/90
  6. So, 56/40 + 5/18 = 151/90
    In mixed form: 161/90

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