Add 2/28 and 40/6, Solve 2/28 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 2/28 and 40/6

1^st number: 2/28, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

2/28 + 40/6 is 283/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
40/6 = 40 × 14/6 × 14 = 560/84
Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 560/84 = 6 + 560/84 = 566/84
566/84 simplified gives 283/42
So, 2/28 + 40/6 = 283/42
In mixed form: 631/42

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