Add 9/56 and 5/40
9/56 + 5/40 is 2/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Add the two like fractions:
45/280 + 35/280 = 45 + 35/280 = 80/280 - 80/280 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 9/56 + 5/40 = 2/7
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