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Add 2/28 and 56/5

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 11 1/5

2/28 + 56/5 is 789/70.

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,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    56/5 = 56 × 28/5 × 28 = 1568/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/140 + 1568/140 = 10 + 1568/140 = 1578/140
  5. 1578/140 simplified gives 789/70
  6. So, 2/28 + 56/5 = 789/70
    In mixed form: 1119/70

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