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Add 3/28 and 36/40

3/28 + 36/40 is 141/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
    3/28 = 3 × 10/28 × 10 = 30/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/280 + 252/280 = 30 + 252/280 = 282/280
  5. 282/280 simplified gives 141/140
  6. So, 3/28 + 36/40 = 141/140
    In mixed form: 11/140

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