Add 8/40 and 36/56
8/40 + 36/56 is 59/70.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
36/56 = 36 × 5/56 × 5 = 180/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 180/280 = 56 + 180/280 = 236/280 - 236/280 simplified gives 59/70
- So, 8/40 + 36/56 = 59/70
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