Add 32/28 and 40/4
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 10 0/4
32/28 + 40/4 is 78/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
32/28 = 32 × 1/28 × 1 = 32/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
40/4 = 40 × 7/4 × 7 = 280/28 - Add the two like fractions:
32/28 + 280/28 = 32 + 280/28 = 312/28 - 312/28 simplified gives 78/7
- So, 32/28 + 40/4 = 78/7
In mixed form: 111/7
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