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Add 9/56 and 16/40

9/56 + 16/40 is 157/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/280 + 112/280 = 45 + 112/280 = 157/280
  5. So, 9/56 + 16/40 = 157/280

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