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Add 5/3 and 2/28

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 2/28

5/3 + 2/28 is 73/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/84 + 6/84 = 140 + 6/84 = 146/84
  5. 146/84 simplified gives 73/42
  6. So, 5/3 + 2/28 = 73/42
    In mixed form: 131/42

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