Add 9/28 and 21/40
9/28 + 21/40 is 237/280.
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,
9/28 = 9 × 10/28 × 10 = 90/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
21/40 = 21 × 7/40 × 7 = 147/280 - Add the two like fractions:
90/280 + 147/280 = 90 + 147/280 = 237/280 - So, 9/28 + 21/40 = 237/280
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