Add 27/5 and 10/28
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 10/28
27/5 + 10/28 is 403/70.
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,
27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140 - Add the two like fractions:
756/140 + 50/140 = 756 + 50/140 = 806/140 - 806/140 simplified gives 403/70
- So, 27/5 + 10/28 = 403/70
In mixed form: 553/70
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