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Add 10/28 and 40/10

1st number: 10/28, 2nd number: 4 0/10

10/28 + 40/10 is 61/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    40/10 = 40 × 14/10 × 14 = 560/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/140 + 560/140 = 50 + 560/140 = 610/140
  5. 610/140 simplified gives 61/14
  6. So, 10/28 + 40/10 = 61/14
    In mixed form: 45/14

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