Add 5/3 and 14/28
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 14/28
5/3 + 14/28 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
14/28 = 14 × 3/28 × 3 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
140/84 + 42/84 = 140 + 42/84 = 182/84 - 182/84 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 5/3 + 14/28 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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