Add 42/5 and 8/28
1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 8/28
42/5 + 8/28 is 304/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
42/5 = 42 × 28/5 × 28 = 1176/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/140 + 40/140 = 1176 + 40/140 = 1216/140 - 1216/140 simplified gives 304/35
- So, 42/5 + 8/28 = 304/35
In mixed form: 824/35
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