Add 9/28 and 40/60
9/28 + 40/60 is 83/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
9/28 = 9 × 15/28 × 15 = 135/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
40/60 = 40 × 7/60 × 7 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
135/420 + 280/420 = 135 + 280/420 = 415/420 - 415/420 simplified gives 83/84
- So, 9/28 + 40/60 = 83/84
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