Add 40/28 and 70/35
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 2 0/35
40/28 + 70/35 is 24/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
40/28 = 40 × 5/28 × 5 = 200/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
70/35 = 70 × 4/35 × 4 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
200/140 + 280/140 = 200 + 280/140 = 480/140 - 480/140 simplified gives 24/7
- So, 40/28 + 70/35 = 24/7
In mixed form: 33/7
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