Add 5/28 and 9/60
5/28 + 9/60 is 23/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
5/28 = 5 × 15/28 × 15 = 75/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
9/60 = 9 × 7/60 × 7 = 63/420 - Add the two like fractions:
75/420 + 63/420 = 75 + 63/420 = 138/420 - 138/420 simplified gives 23/70
- So, 5/28 + 9/60 = 23/70
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