Add 40/50 and 9/28
40/50 + 9/28 is 157/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
40/50 = 40 × 14/50 × 14 = 560/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
9/28 = 9 × 25/28 × 25 = 225/700 - Add the two like fractions:
560/700 + 225/700 = 560 + 225/700 = 785/700 - 785/700 simplified gives 157/140
- So, 40/50 + 9/28 = 157/140
In mixed form: 117/140
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