Add 40/28 and 8/36
1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 8/36
40/28 + 8/36 is 104/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
40/28 = 40 × 9/28 × 9 = 360/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
8/36 = 8 × 7/36 × 7 = 56/252 - Add the two like fractions:
360/252 + 56/252 = 360 + 56/252 = 416/252 - 416/252 simplified gives 104/63
- So, 40/28 + 8/36 = 104/63
In mixed form: 141/63
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