Add 28/40 and 6/45
28/40 + 6/45 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
252/360 + 48/360 = 252 + 48/360 = 300/360 - 300/360 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 28/40 + 6/45 = 5/6
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