Add 28/14 and 40/90
1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 40/90
28/14 + 40/90 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
28/14 = 28 × 45/14 × 45 = 1260/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/630 + 280/630 = 1260 + 280/630 = 1540/630 - 1540/630 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 28/14 + 40/90 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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