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Add 15/28 and 40/7

1st number: 15/28, 2nd number: 5 5/7

15/28 + 40/7 is 25/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    40/7 = 40 × 4/7 × 4 = 160/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/28 + 160/28 = 15 + 160/28 = 175/28
  5. 175/28 simplified gives 25/4
  6. So, 15/28 + 40/7 = 25/4
    In mixed form: 61/4

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