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Add 5/28 and 6/4

1st number: 5/28, 2nd number: 1 2/4

5/28 + 6/4 is 47/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 4 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    5/28 = 5 × 1/28 × 1 = 5/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    6/4 = 6 × 7/4 × 7 = 42/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/28 + 42/28 = 5 + 42/28 = 47/28
  5. So, 5/28 + 6/4 = 47/28
    In mixed form: 119/28

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