Add 7/56 and 18/40
7/56 + 18/40 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 126/280 = 35 + 126/280 = 161/280 - 161/280 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 7/56 + 18/40 = 23/40
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