Add 56/63 and 5/40
56/63 + 5/40 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
56/63 = 56 × 40/63 × 40 = 2240/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
5/40 = 5 × 63/40 × 63 = 315/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2520 + 315/2520 = 2240 + 315/2520 = 2555/2520 - 2555/2520 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 56/63 + 5/40 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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