Add 28/18 and 20/40
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 20/40
28/18 + 20/40 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
28/18 = 28 × 20/18 × 20 = 560/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
560/360 + 180/360 = 560 + 180/360 = 740/360 - 740/360 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 28/18 + 20/40 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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