Add 4/28 and 27/5
1st number: 4/28, 2nd number: 5 2/5
4/28 + 27/5 is 194/35.
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,
4/28 = 4 × 5/28 × 5 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 756/140 = 20 + 756/140 = 776/140 - 776/140 simplified gives 194/35
- So, 4/28 + 27/5 = 194/35
In mixed form: 519/35
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