Add 36/40 and 10/28
36/40 + 10/28 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
10/28 = 10 × 10/28 × 10 = 100/280 - Add the two like fractions:
252/280 + 100/280 = 252 + 100/280 = 352/280 - 352/280 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 36/40 + 10/28 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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