Add 28/5 and 8/6
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1 2/6
28/5 + 8/6 is 104/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
28/5 = 28 × 6/5 × 6 = 168/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
8/6 = 8 × 5/6 × 5 = 40/30 - Add the two like fractions:
168/30 + 40/30 = 168 + 40/30 = 208/30 - 208/30 simplified gives 104/15
- So, 28/5 + 8/6 = 104/15
In mixed form: 614/15
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