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Add 1/28 and 42/5

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 8 2/5

1/28 + 42/5 is 1181/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    42/5 = 42 × 28/5 × 28 = 1176/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/140 + 1176/140 = 5 + 1176/140 = 1181/140
  5. So, 1/28 + 42/5 = 1181/140
    In mixed form: 861/140

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