Add 6/40 and 3/28
6/40 + 3/28 is 9/35.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
3/28 = 3 × 10/28 × 10 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
42/280 + 30/280 = 42 + 30/280 = 72/280 - 72/280 simplified gives 9/35
- So, 6/40 + 3/28 = 9/35
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