Add 14/28 and 27/5
1st number: 14/28, 2nd number: 5 2/5
14/28 + 27/5 is 59/10.
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,
27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140 - Add the two like fractions:
70/140 + 756/140 = 70 + 756/140 = 826/140 - 826/140 simplified gives 59/10
- So, 14/28 + 27/5 = 59/10
In mixed form: 59/10
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