Add 72/40 and 10/56
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 10/56
72/40 + 10/56 is 277/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
72/40 = 72 × 7/40 × 7 = 504/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 50/280 = 504 + 50/280 = 554/280 - 554/280 simplified gives 277/140
- So, 72/40 + 10/56 = 277/140
In mixed form: 1137/140
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