Add 5/28 and 40/60
5/28 + 40/60 is 71/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
75/420 + 280/420 = 75 + 280/420 = 355/420 - 355/420 simplified gives 71/84
- So, 5/28 + 40/60 = 71/84
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