Add 56/28 and 18/5
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 3 3/5
56/28 + 18/5 is 28/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
18/5 = 18 × 28/5 × 28 = 504/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 504/140 = 280 + 504/140 = 784/140 - 784/140 simplified gives 28/5
- So, 56/28 + 18/5 = 28/5
In mixed form: 53/5
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