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Add 56/9 and 15/40

1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 15/40

56/9 + 15/40 is 475/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    56/9 = 56 × 40/9 × 40 = 2240/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/360 + 135/360 = 2240 + 135/360 = 2375/360
  5. 2375/360 simplified gives 475/72
  6. So, 56/9 + 15/40 = 475/72
    In mixed form: 643/72

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