Add 5/28 and 42/18, Solve 5/28 + 2 6/18 as a fraction

Add 5/28 and 42/18

1^st number: 5/28, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

5/28 + 42/18 is 211/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
42/18 = 42 × 14/18 × 14 = 588/252
Add the two like fractions:
45/252 + 588/252 = 45 + 588/252 = 633/252
633/252 simplified gives 211/84
So, 5/28 + 42/18 = 211/84
In mixed form: 243/84

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