Add 10/40 and 20/28
10/40 + 20/28 is 27/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
20/28 = 20 × 10/28 × 10 = 200/280 - Add the two like fractions:
70/280 + 200/280 = 70 + 200/280 = 270/280 - 270/280 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 10/40 + 20/28 = 27/28
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