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Add 28/5 and 1/56

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1/56

28/5 + 1/56 is 1573/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
    28/5 = 28 × 56/5 × 56 = 1568/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    1/56 = 1 × 5/56 × 5 = 5/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/280 + 5/280 = 1568 + 5/280 = 1573/280
  5. So, 28/5 + 1/56 = 1573/280
    In mixed form: 5173/280

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