Add 40/12 and 27/28
1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 27/28
40/12 + 27/28 is 361/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
40/12 = 40 × 7/12 × 7 = 280/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84 - Add the two like fractions:
280/84 + 81/84 = 280 + 81/84 = 361/84 - So, 40/12 + 27/28 = 361/84
In mixed form: 425/84
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