Add 42/28 and 4/5
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 4/5
42/28 + 4/5 is 23/10.
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,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
4/5 = 4 × 28/5 × 28 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
210/140 + 112/140 = 210 + 112/140 = 322/140 - 322/140 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 42/28 + 4/5 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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