Add 5/28 and 2/56
5/28 + 2/56 is 3/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
5/28 = 5 × 2/28 × 2 = 10/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56 - Add the two like fractions:
10/56 + 2/56 = 10 + 2/56 = 12/56 - 12/56 simplified gives 3/14
- So, 5/28 + 2/56 = 3/14
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