Add 28/5 and 24/56, Solve 5 3/5 + 24/56 as a fraction

Add 28/5 and 24/56

1^st number: 5 3/5, 2^nd number: 24/56

28/5 + 24/56 is 211/35.

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,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
Add the two like fractions:
1568/280 + 120/280 = 1568 + 120/280 = 1688/280
1688/280 simplified gives 211/35
So, 28/5 + 24/56 = 211/35
In mixed form: 61/35

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