Add 75/28 and 35/40
1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 35/40
75/28 + 35/40 is 199/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
75/28 = 75 × 10/28 × 10 = 750/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
35/40 = 35 × 7/40 × 7 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
750/280 + 245/280 = 750 + 245/280 = 995/280 - 995/280 simplified gives 199/56
- So, 75/28 + 35/40 = 199/56
In mixed form: 331/56
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