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Add 7/56 and 9/40

7/56 + 9/40 is 7/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    7/56 = 7 × 5/56 × 5 = 35/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/280 + 63/280 = 35 + 63/280 = 98/280
  5. 98/280 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 7/56 + 9/40 = 7/20

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