Add 28/5 and 6/56
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 6/56
28/5 + 6/56 is 799/140.
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,
6/56 = 6 × 5/56 × 5 = 30/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/280 + 30/280 = 1568 + 30/280 = 1598/280 - 1598/280 simplified gives 799/140
- So, 28/5 + 6/56 = 799/140
In mixed form: 599/140
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