Add 9/28 and 40/80
9/28 + 40/80 is 23/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
9/28 = 9 × 20/28 × 20 = 180/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
180/560 + 280/560 = 180 + 280/560 = 460/560 - 460/560 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 9/28 + 40/80 = 23/28
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