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Add 9/6 and 28/40

1st number: 1 3/6, 2nd number: 28/40

9/6 + 28/40 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    9/6 = 9 × 20/6 × 20 = 180/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    28/40 = 28 × 3/40 × 3 = 84/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/120 + 84/120 = 180 + 84/120 = 264/120
  5. 264/120 simplified gives 11/5
  6. So, 9/6 + 28/40 = 11/5
    In mixed form: 21/5

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