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Add 14/28 and 16/5

1st number: 14/28, 2nd number: 3 1/5

14/28 + 16/5 is 37/10.

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,
    14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    16/5 = 16 × 28/5 × 28 = 448/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/140 + 448/140 = 70 + 448/140 = 518/140
  5. 518/140 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 14/28 + 16/5 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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