Add 3/18 and 28/40
3/18 + 28/40 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
3/18 = 3 × 20/18 × 20 = 60/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
28/40 = 28 × 9/40 × 9 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
60/360 + 252/360 = 60 + 252/360 = 312/360 - 312/360 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 3/18 + 28/40 = 13/15
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