Add 10/28 and 18/40
10/28 + 18/40 is 113/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
10/28 = 10 × 10/28 × 10 = 100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
100/280 + 126/280 = 100 + 126/280 = 226/280 - 226/280 simplified gives 113/140
- So, 10/28 + 18/40 = 113/140
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