Add 45/28 and 6/40, Solve 1 17/28 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 45/28 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 6/40

45/28 + 6/40 is 123/70.

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,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280
Add the two like fractions:
450/280 + 42/280 = 450 + 42/280 = 492/280
492/280 simplified gives 123/70
So, 45/28 + 6/40 = 123/70
In mixed form: 153/70

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