Add 7/20 and 40/56
7/20 + 40/56 is 149/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
7/20 = 7 × 14/20 × 14 = 98/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 200/280 = 98 + 200/280 = 298/280 - 298/280 simplified gives 149/140
- So, 7/20 + 40/56 = 149/140
In mixed form: 19/140
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