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Add 5/28 and 15/10

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 5/10

5/28 + 15/10 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    15/10 = 15 × 14/10 × 14 = 210/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/140 + 210/140 = 25 + 210/140 = 235/140
  5. 235/140 simplified gives 47/28
  6. So, 5/28 + 15/10 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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