Add 56/9 and 10/40
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 10/40
56/9 + 10/40 is 233/36.
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,
10/40 = 10 × 9/40 × 9 = 90/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/360 + 90/360 = 2240 + 90/360 = 2330/360 - 2330/360 simplified gives 233/36
- So, 56/9 + 10/40 = 233/36
In mixed form: 617/36
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