Add 28/6 and 1/40
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 1/40
286 + 140 is 563120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
286 = 28 × 206 × 20 = 560120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
140 = 1 × 340 × 3 = 3120 - Add the two like fractions:
560120 + 3120 = 560 + 3120 = 563120 - So, 28/6 + 1/40 = 563/120
In mixed form: 483120
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