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Add 40/28 and 49/10

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 4 9/10

40/28 + 49/10 is 443/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    49/10 = 49 × 14/10 × 14 = 686/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/140 + 686/140 = 200 + 686/140 = 886/140
  5. 886/140 simplified gives 443/70
  6. So, 40/28 + 49/10 = 443/70
    In mixed form: 623/70

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