Add 35/28 and 3/40
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 3/40
35/28 + 3/40 is 53/40.
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,
35/28 = 35 × 10/28 × 10 = 350/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Add the two like fractions:
350/280 + 21/280 = 350 + 21/280 = 371/280 - 371/280 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 35/28 + 3/40 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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