Add 45/7 and 10/40
1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 10/40
45/7 + 10/40 is 187/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
45/7 = 45 × 40/7 × 40 = 1800/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
10/40 = 10 × 7/40 × 7 = 70/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/280 + 70/280 = 1800 + 70/280 = 1870/280 - 1870/280 simplified gives 187/28
- So, 45/7 + 10/40 = 187/28
In mixed form: 619/28
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