Add 56/9 and 1/40
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 1/40
56/9 + 1/40 is 2249/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
56/9 = 56 × 40/9 × 40 = 2240/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/360 + 9/360 = 2240 + 9/360 = 2249/360 - So, 56/9 + 1/40 = 2249/360
In mixed form: 689/360
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