Add 70/56 and 1/40
1st number: 1 14/56, 2nd number: 1/40
70/56 + 1/40 is 51/40.
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,
70/56 = 70 × 5/56 × 5 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Add the two like fractions:
350/280 + 7/280 = 350 + 7/280 = 357/280 - 357/280 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 70/56 + 1/40 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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