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Add 5/28 and 72/80

5/28 + 72/80 is 151/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
    5/28 = 5 × 20/28 × 20 = 100/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    72/80 = 72 × 7/80 × 7 = 504/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/560 + 504/560 = 100 + 504/560 = 604/560
  5. 604/560 simplified gives 151/140
  6. So, 5/28 + 72/80 = 151/140
    In mixed form: 111/140

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