Add 3/28 and 24/5
1st number: 3/28, 2nd number: 4 4/5
3/28 + 24/5 is 687/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
24/5 = 24 × 28/5 × 28 = 672/140 - Add the two like fractions:
15/140 + 672/140 = 15 + 672/140 = 687/140 - So, 3/28 + 24/5 = 687/140
In mixed form: 4127/140
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