Add 56/40 and 50/72
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 50/72
56/40 + 50/72 is 377/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 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 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
504/360 + 250/360 = 504 + 250/360 = 754/360 - 754/360 simplified gives 377/180
- So, 56/40 + 50/72 = 377/180
In mixed form: 217/180
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