Add 72/40 and 42/56
1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 42/56
72/40 + 42/56 is 51/20.
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,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
504/280 + 210/280 = 504 + 210/280 = 714/280 - 714/280 simplified gives 51/20
- So, 72/40 + 42/56 = 51/20
In mixed form: 211/20
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