Add 40/6 and 5/28
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 5/28
40/6 + 5/28 is 575/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
40/6 = 40 × 14/6 × 14 = 560/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
560/84 + 15/84 = 560 + 15/84 = 575/84 - So, 40/6 + 5/28 = 575/84
In mixed form: 671/84
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