Add 72/40 and 4/56
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 4/56
72/40 + 4/56 is 131/70.
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,
4/56 = 4 × 5/56 × 5 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 20/280 = 504 + 20/280 = 524/280 - 524/280 simplified gives 131/70
- So, 72/40 + 4/56 = 131/70
In mixed form: 161/70
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