Add 5/28 and 27/5
1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 5 2/5
5/28 + 27/5 is 781/140.
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,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140 - Add the two like fractions:
25/140 + 756/140 = 25 + 756/140 = 781/140 - So, 5/28 + 27/5 = 781/140
In mixed form: 581/140
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