Add 75/40 and 15/28
1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 15/28
75/40 + 15/28 is 135/56.
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,
75/40 = 75 × 7/40 × 7 = 525/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
15/28 = 15 × 10/28 × 10 = 150/280 - Add the two like fractions:
525/280 + 150/280 = 525 + 150/280 = 675/280 - 675/280 simplified gives 135/56
- So, 75/40 + 15/28 = 135/56
In mixed form: 223/56
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