Add 27/5 and 4/28
1st number: 5 2/5, 2nd number: 4/28
27/5 + 4/28 is 194/35.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
756/140 + 20/140 = 756 + 20/140 = 776/140 - 776/140 simplified gives 194/35
- So, 27/5 + 4/28 = 194/35
In mixed form: 519/35
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