Add 28/40 and 4/7
28/40 + 4/7 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 7 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 7 × 40 = 280,
4/7 = 4 × 40/7 × 40 = 160/280 - Add the two like fractions:
196/280 + 160/280 = 196 + 160/280 = 356/280 - 356/280 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 28/40 + 4/7 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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