Add 40/7 and 28/40
1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 28/40
40/7 + 28/40 is 449/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
40/7 = 40 × 40/7 × 40 = 1600/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/280 + 196/280 = 1600 + 196/280 = 1796/280 - 1796/280 simplified gives 449/70
- So, 40/7 + 28/40 = 449/70
In mixed form: 629/70
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