Add 1/28 and 8/5
1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 3/5
1/28 + 8/5 is 229/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
8/5 = 8 × 28/5 × 28 = 224/140 - Add the two like fractions:
5/140 + 224/140 = 5 + 224/140 = 229/140 - So, 1/28 + 8/5 = 229/140
In mixed form: 189/140
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