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Add 4/28 and 2/40

4/28 + 2/40 is 27/140.

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,
    4/28 = 4 × 10/28 × 10 = 40/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/280 + 14/280 = 40 + 14/280 = 54/280
  5. 54/280 simplified gives 27/140
  6. So, 4/28 + 2/40 = 27/140

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