Add 28/40 and 6/10
28/40 + 6/10 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 10 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
28/40 = 28 × 1/40 × 1 = 28/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
6/10 = 6 × 4/10 × 4 = 24/40 - Add the two like fractions:
28/40 + 24/40 = 28 + 24/40 = 52/40 - 52/40 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 28/40 + 6/10 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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