Add 5/8 and 18/28
5/8 + 18/28 is 71/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 28 is 56
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
5/8 = 5 × 7/8 × 7 = 35/56 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
18/28 = 18 × 2/28 × 2 = 36/56 - Add the two like fractions:
35/56 + 36/56 = 35 + 36/56 = 71/56 - So, 5/8 + 18/28 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56
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