Add 1/28 and 40/36
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 4/36
1/28 + 40/36 is 289/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252 - Add the two like fractions:
9/252 + 280/252 = 9 + 280/252 = 289/252 - So, 1/28 + 40/36 = 289/252
In mixed form: 137/252
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