Add 40/25 and 1/28
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 1/28
40/25 + 1/28 is 229/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
40/25 = 40 × 28/25 × 28 = 1120/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1120/700 + 25/700 = 1120 + 25/700 = 1145/700 - 1145/700 simplified gives 229/140
- So, 40/25 + 1/28 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140
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