Add 42/28 and 36/40
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 36/40
42/28 + 36/40 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
42/28 = 42 × 10/28 × 10 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 252/280 = 420 + 252/280 = 672/280 - 672/280 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 42/28 + 36/40 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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