Add 56/6 and 7/40
1st number: 9 2/6, 2nd number: 7/40
56/6 + 7/40 is 1141/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
56/6 = 56 × 20/6 × 20 = 1120/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/120 + 21/120 = 1120 + 21/120 = 1141/120 - So, 56/6 + 7/40 = 1141/120
In mixed form: 961/120
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