Add 1/28 and 40/4
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 10 0/4
1/28 + 40/4 is 281/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
1/28 = 1 × 1/28 × 1 = 1/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
40/4 = 40 × 7/4 × 7 = 280/28 - Add the two like fractions:
1/28 + 280/28 = 1 + 280/28 = 281/28 - So, 1/28 + 40/4 = 281/28
In mixed form: 101/28
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