Add 56/40 and 6/35
1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 6/35
56/40 + 6/35 is 11/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 35 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 35 × 8 = 280,
6/35 = 6 × 8/35 × 8 = 48/280 - Add the two like fractions:
392/280 + 48/280 = 392 + 48/280 = 440/280 - 440/280 simplified gives 11/7
- So, 56/40 + 6/35 = 11/7
In mixed form: 14/7
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