Add 3/28 and 14/40
3/28 + 14/40 is 16/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
3/28 = 3 × 10/28 × 10 = 30/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Add the two like fractions:
30/280 + 98/280 = 30 + 98/280 = 128/280 - 128/280 simplified gives 16/35
- So, 3/28 + 14/40 = 16/35
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