Add 7/56 and 40/90
7/56 + 40/90 is 41/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 90 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
7/56 = 7 × 45/56 × 45 = 315/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
40/90 = 40 × 28/90 × 28 = 1120/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
315/2520 + 1120/2520 = 315 + 1120/2520 = 1435/2520 - 1435/2520 simplified gives 41/72
- So, 7/56 + 40/90 = 41/72
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