Add 28/6 and 16/40
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 16/40
28/6 + 16/40 is 76/15.
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,
28/6 = 28 × 20/6 × 20 = 560/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
560/120 + 48/120 = 560 + 48/120 = 608/120 - 608/120 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 28/6 + 16/40 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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