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Add 10/5 and 1/28

1st number: 2 0/5, 2nd number: 1/28

10/5 + 1/28 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    10/5 = 10 × 28/5 × 28 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/140 + 5/140 = 280 + 5/140 = 285/140
  5. 285/140 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 10/5 + 1/28 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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