Add 56/63 and 7/40
56/63 + 7/40 is 383/360.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 63/40 × 63 = 441/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2520 + 441/2520 = 2240 + 441/2520 = 2681/2520 - 2681/2520 simplified gives 383/360
- So, 56/63 + 7/40 = 383/360
In mixed form: 123/360
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