Add 6/40 and 10/56
6/40 + 10/56 is 23/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
42/280 + 50/280 = 42 + 50/280 = 92/280 - 92/280 simplified gives 23/70
- So, 6/40 + 10/56 = 23/70
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