Add 84/40 and 12/28
1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 12/28
84/40 + 12/28 is 177/70.
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,
84/40 = 84 × 7/40 × 7 = 588/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
12/28 = 12 × 10/28 × 10 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
588/280 + 120/280 = 588 + 120/280 = 708/280 - 708/280 simplified gives 177/70
- So, 84/40 + 12/28 = 177/70
In mixed form: 237/70
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