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Add 84/5 and 28/7

1st number: 16 4/5, 2nd number: 4 0/7

84/5 + 28/7 is 104/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    84/5 = 84 × 7/5 × 7 = 588/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    28/7 = 28 × 5/7 × 5 = 140/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/35 + 140/35 = 588 + 140/35 = 728/35
  5. 728/35 simplified gives 104/5
  6. So, 84/5 + 28/7 = 104/5
    In mixed form: 204/5

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