Add 5/28 and 28/32
5/28 + 28/32 is 59/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 32 is 224
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
5/28 = 5 × 8/28 × 8 = 40/224 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
28/32 = 28 × 7/32 × 7 = 196/224 - Add the two like fractions:
40/224 + 196/224 = 40 + 196/224 = 236/224 - 236/224 simplified gives 59/56
- So, 5/28 + 28/32 = 59/56
In mixed form: 13/56
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