Add 28/6 and 28/40, Solve 4 4/6 + 28/40 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 28/40

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 28/40

28/6 + 28/40 is 161/30.

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,
28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120
Add the two like fractions:
560/120 + 84/120 = 560 + 84/120 = 644/120
644/120 simplified gives 161/30
So, 28/6 + 28/40 = 161/30
In mixed form: 511/30

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