Add 9/40 and 35/56
9/40 + 35/56 is 17/20.
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,
9/40 = 9 × 7/40 × 7 = 63/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
35/56 = 35 × 5/56 × 5 = 175/280 - Add the two like fractions:
63/280 + 175/280 = 63 + 175/280 = 238/280 - 238/280 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 9/40 + 35/56 = 17/20
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