Add 28/18 and 7/40
1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 7/40
28/18 + 7/40 is 623/360.
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,
7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360 - Add the two like fractions:
560/360 + 63/360 = 560 + 63/360 = 623/360 - So, 28/18 + 7/40 = 623/360
In mixed form: 1263/360
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