Add 40/36 and 2/28
1st number: 1 4/36, 2nd number: 2/28
40/36 + 2/28 is 149/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
40/36 = 40 × 7/36 × 7 = 280/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Add the two like fractions:
280/252 + 18/252 = 280 + 18/252 = 298/252 - 298/252 simplified gives 149/126
- So, 40/36 + 2/28 = 149/126
In mixed form: 123/126
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