Add 75/56 and 40/70
1st number: 1 19/56, 2nd number: 40/70
75/56 + 40/70 is 107/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
75/56 = 75 × 5/56 × 5 = 375/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
40/70 = 40 × 4/70 × 4 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
375/280 + 160/280 = 375 + 160/280 = 535/280 - 535/280 simplified gives 107/56
- So, 75/56 + 40/70 = 107/56
In mixed form: 151/56
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