Add 28/45 and 14/40
28/45 + 14/40 is 35/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
14/40 = 14 × 9/40 × 9 = 126/360 - Add the two like fractions:
224/360 + 126/360 = 224 + 126/360 = 350/360 - 350/360 simplified gives 35/36
- So, 28/45 + 14/40 = 35/36
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