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Add 56/7 and 1/40

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 1/40

56/7 + 1/40 is 321/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
    56/7 = 56 × 40/7 × 40 = 2240/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/280 + 7/280 = 2240 + 7/280 = 2247/280
  5. 2247/280 simplified gives 321/40
  6. So, 56/7 + 1/40 = 321/40
    In mixed form: 81/40

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