Add 5/40 and 27/28
5/40 + 27/28 is 61/56.
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,
27/28 = 27 × 10/28 × 10 = 270/280 - Add the two like fractions:
35/280 + 270/280 = 35 + 270/280 = 305/280 - 305/280 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 5/40 + 27/28 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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