Add 28/40 and 3/14
28/40 + 3/14 is 32/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
28/40 = 28 × 7/40 × 7 = 196/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
3/14 = 3 × 20/14 × 20 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
196/280 + 60/280 = 196 + 60/280 = 256/280 - 256/280 simplified gives 32/35
- So, 28/40 + 3/14 = 32/35
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