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Add 7/40 and 3/56

7/40 + 3/56 is 8/35.

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,
    7/40 = 7 × 7/40 × 7 = 49/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    3/56 = 3 × 5/56 × 5 = 15/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/280 + 15/280 = 49 + 15/280 = 64/280
  5. 64/280 simplified gives 8/35
  6. So, 7/40 + 3/56 = 8/35

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