Add 7/56 and 36/40
7/56 + 36/40 is 41/40.
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,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 252/280 = 35 + 252/280 = 287/280 - 287/280 simplified gives 41/40
- So, 7/56 + 36/40 = 41/40
In mixed form: 11/40
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