Add 9/7 and 1/40
1st number: 1 2/7, 2nd number: 1/40
9/7 + 1/40 is 367/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
9/7 = 9 × 40/7 × 40 = 360/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280 - Add the two like fractions:
360/280 + 7/280 = 360 + 7/280 = 367/280 - So, 9/7 + 1/40 = 367/280
In mixed form: 187/280
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