Add 56/9 and 5/40
1st number: 6 2/9, 2nd number: 5/40
56/9 + 5/40 is 457/72.
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,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2240/360 + 45/360 = 2240 + 45/360 = 2285/360 - 2285/360 simplified gives 457/72
- So, 56/9 + 5/40 = 457/72
In mixed form: 625/72
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