Add 28/5 and 10/56
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 10/56
28/5 + 10/56 is 809/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
28/5 = 28 × 56/5 × 56 = 1568/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
10/56 = 10 × 5/56 × 5 = 50/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/280 + 50/280 = 1568 + 50/280 = 1618/280 - 1618/280 simplified gives 809/140
- So, 28/5 + 10/56 = 809/140
In mixed form: 5109/140
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