Add 56/72 and 35/40
56/72 + 35/40 is 119/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
56/72 = 56 × 5/72 × 5 = 280/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
280/360 + 315/360 = 280 + 315/360 = 595/360 - 595/360 simplified gives 119/72
- So, 56/72 + 35/40 = 119/72
In mixed form: 147/72
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