Add 21/5 and 25/28
1st number: 4 1/5, 2nd number: 25/28
21/5 + 25/28 is 713/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
21/5 = 21 × 28/5 × 28 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140 - Add the two like fractions:
588/140 + 125/140 = 588 + 125/140 = 713/140 - So, 21/5 + 25/28 = 713/140
In mixed form: 513/140
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