Add 7/6 and 28/40
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 28/40
76 + 2840 is 2815.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
76 = 7 × 206 × 20 = 140120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
2840 = 28 × 340 × 3 = 84120 - Add the two like fractions:
140120 + 84120 = 140 + 84120 = 224120 - 224/120 simplified gives 2815
- So, 7/6 + 28/40 = 28/15
In mixed form: 11315
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