Add 9/40 and 25/56
9/40 + 25/56 is 47/70.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
25/56 = 25 × 5/56 × 5 = 125/280 - Add the two like fractions:
63/280 + 125/280 = 63 + 125/280 = 188/280 - 188/280 simplified gives 47/70
- So, 9/40 + 25/56 = 47/70
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