Add 8/5 and 6/28
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 6/28
8/5 + 6/28 is 127/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
8/5 = 8 × 28/5 × 28 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 30/140 = 224 + 30/140 = 254/140 - 254/140 simplified gives 127/70
- So, 8/5 + 6/28 = 127/70
In mixed form: 157/70
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