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Add 63/40 and 35/56

1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 35/56

63/40 + 35/56 is 11/5.

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,
    63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/280 + 175/280 = 441 + 175/280 = 616/280
  5. 616/280 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 63/40 + 35/56 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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