Add 7/56 and 9/40
7/56 + 9/40 is 7/20.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 63/280 = 35 + 63/280 = 98/280 - 98/280 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 7/56 + 9/40 = 7/20
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