Add 1/5 and 25/28
1/5 + 25/28 is 153/140.
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,
1/5 = 1 × 28/5 × 28 = 28/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140 - Add the two like fractions:
28/140 + 125/140 = 28 + 125/140 = 153/140 - So, 1/5 + 25/28 = 153/140
In mixed form: 113/140
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