Add 28/6 and 40/75
1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 40/75
28/6 + 40/75 is 26/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
28/6 = 28 × 25/6 × 25 = 700/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150 - Add the two like fractions:
700/150 + 80/150 = 700 + 80/150 = 780/150 - 780/150 simplified gives 26/5
- So, 28/6 + 40/75 = 26/5
In mixed form: 51/5
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