Add 5/28 and 2/3
5/28 + 2/3 is 71/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
2/3 = 2 × 28/3 × 28 = 56/84 - Add the two like fractions:
15/84 + 56/84 = 15 + 56/84 = 71/84 - So, 5/28 + 2/3 = 71/84
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