Add 5/40 and 21/28
5/40 + 21/28 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
5/40 = 5 × 7/40 × 7 = 35/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
21/28 = 21 × 10/28 × 10 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 210/280 = 35 + 210/280 = 245/280 - 245/280 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 5/40 + 21/28 = 7/8
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