Add 24/40 and 6/28
24/40 + 6/28 is 57/70.
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,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
6/28 = 6 × 10/28 × 10 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
168/280 + 60/280 = 168 + 60/280 = 228/280 - 228/280 simplified gives 57/70
- So, 24/40 + 6/28 = 57/70
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