Add 28/9 and 40/75
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 40/75
28/9 + 40/75 is 164/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
28/9 = 28 × 25/9 × 25 = 700/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
40/75 = 40 × 3/75 × 3 = 120/225 - Add the two like fractions:
700/225 + 120/225 = 700 + 120/225 = 820/225 - 820/225 simplified gives 164/45
- So, 28/9 + 40/75 = 164/45
In mixed form: 329/45
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