Add 7/28 and 24/5
1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 4 4/5
7/28 + 24/5 is 101/20.
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,
7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
24/5 = 24 × 28/5 × 28 = 672/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 672/140 = 35 + 672/140 = 707/140 - 707/140 simplified gives 101/20
- So, 7/28 + 24/5 = 101/20
In mixed form: 51/20
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