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Add 56/49 and 5/40

1st number: 1 7/49, 2nd number: 5/40

56/49 + 5/40 is 71/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    56/49 = 56 × 40/49 × 40 = 2240/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    5/40 = 5 × 49/40 × 49 = 245/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1960 + 245/1960 = 2240 + 245/1960 = 2485/1960
  5. 2485/1960 simplified gives 71/56
  6. So, 56/49 + 5/40 = 71/56
    In mixed form: 115/56

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