Add 32/28 and 14/40
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 14/40
32/28 + 14/40 is 209/140.
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,
32/28 = 32 × 10/28 × 10 = 320/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280 - Add the two like fractions:
320/280 + 98/280 = 320 + 98/280 = 418/280 - 418/280 simplified gives 209/140
- So, 32/28 + 14/40 = 209/140
In mixed form: 169/140
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