Add 28/80 and 35/40
28/80 + 35/40 is 49/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 40 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
28/80 = 28 × 1/80 × 1 = 28/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
35/40 = 35 × 2/40 × 2 = 70/80 - Add the two like fractions:
28/80 + 70/80 = 28 + 70/80 = 98/80 - 98/80 simplified gives 49/40
- So, 28/80 + 35/40 = 49/40
In mixed form: 19/40
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