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Add 1/28 and 40/9

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 4 4/9

1/28 + 40/9 is 1129/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    40/9 = 40 × 28/9 × 28 = 1120/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/252 + 1120/252 = 9 + 1120/252 = 1129/252
  5. So, 1/28 + 40/9 = 1129/252
    In mixed form: 4121/252

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