Add 45/28 and 2/40
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 2/40
45/28 + 2/40 is 58/35.
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,
45/28 = 45 × 10/28 × 10 = 450/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
2/40 = 2 × 7/40 × 7 = 14/280 - Add the two like fractions:
450/280 + 14/280 = 450 + 14/280 = 464/280 - 464/280 simplified gives 58/35
- So, 45/28 + 2/40 = 58/35
In mixed form: 123/35
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