Add 56/63 and 8/40
56/63 + 8/40 is 49/45.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 63/40 × 63 = 504/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/2520 + 504/2520 = 2240 + 504/2520 = 2744/2520 - 2744/2520 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 56/63 + 8/40 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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