Add 75/40 and 20/56
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 20/56
75/40 + 20/56 is 125/56.
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,
75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
20/56 = 20 × 5/56 × 5 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
525/280 + 100/280 = 525 + 100/280 = 625/280 - 625/280 simplified gives 125/56
- So, 75/40 + 20/56 = 125/56
In mixed form: 213/56
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