Add 5/28 and 40/75
5/28 + 40/75 is 299/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
5/28 = 5 × 75/28 × 75 = 375/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
40/75 = 40 × 28/75 × 28 = 1120/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2100 + 1120/2100 = 375 + 1120/2100 = 1495/2100 - 1495/2100 simplified gives 299/420
- So, 5/28 + 40/75 = 299/420
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