Add 14/28 and 24/5
1st number: 14/28, 2nd number: 4 4/5
14/28 + 24/5 is 53/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
14/28 = 14 × 5/28 × 5 = 70/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
24/5 = 24 × 28/5 × 28 = 672/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 672/140 = 70 + 672/140 = 742/140 - 742/140 simplified gives 53/10
- So, 14/28 + 24/5 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10
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