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Add 40/28 and 20/8

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 2 4/8

40/28 + 20/8 is 55/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 8 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    40/28 = 40 × 2/28 × 2 = 80/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    20/8 = 20 × 7/8 × 7 = 140/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/56 + 140/56 = 80 + 140/56 = 220/56
  5. 220/56 simplified gives 55/14
  6. So, 40/28 + 20/8 = 55/14
    In mixed form: 313/14

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