Add 2/28 and 18/5
1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 3 3/5
2/28 + 18/5 is 257/70.
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,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
18/5 = 18 × 28/5 × 28 = 504/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 504/140 = 10 + 504/140 = 514/140 - 514/140 simplified gives 257/70
- So, 2/28 + 18/5 = 257/70
In mixed form: 347/70
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