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Add 40/14 and 28/9

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 3 1/9

40/14 + 28/9 is 376/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    40/14 = 40 × 9/14 × 9 = 360/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
    28/9 = 28 × 14/9 × 14 = 392/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/126 + 392/126 = 360 + 392/126 = 752/126
  5. 752/126 simplified gives 376/63
  6. So, 40/14 + 28/9 = 376/63
    In mixed form: 561/63

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