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Add 5/28 and 30/5

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 6 0/5

5/28 + 30/5 is 173/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    30/5 = 30 × 28/5 × 28 = 840/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/140 + 840/140 = 25 + 840/140 = 865/140
  5. 865/140 simplified gives 173/28
  6. So, 5/28 + 30/5 = 173/28
    In mixed form: 65/28

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