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Add 6/40 and 42/56

6/40 + 42/56 is 9/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/280 + 210/280 = 42 + 210/280 = 252/280
  5. 252/280 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 6/40 + 42/56 = 9/10

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