Add 28/9 and 5/40
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 5/40
28/9 + 5/40 is 233/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
28/9 = 28 × 40/9 × 40 = 1120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
5/40 = 5 × 9/40 × 9 = 45/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/360 + 45/360 = 1120 + 45/360 = 1165/360 - 1165/360 simplified gives 233/72
- So, 28/9 + 5/40 = 233/72
In mixed form: 317/72
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