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Add 7/36 and 40/56

7/36 + 40/56 is 229/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 56 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 14 = 504,
    7/36 = 7 × 14/36 × 14 = 98/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
    40/56 = 40 × 9/56 × 9 = 360/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/504 + 360/504 = 98 + 360/504 = 458/504
  5. 458/504 simplified gives 229/252
  6. So, 7/36 + 40/56 = 229/252

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