Add 56/28 and 42/5
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 8 2/5
56/28 + 42/5 is 52/5.
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,
42/5 = 42 × 28/5 × 28 = 1176/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 1176/140 = 280 + 1176/140 = 1456/140 - 1456/140 simplified gives 52/5
- So, 56/28 + 42/5 = 52/5
In mixed form: 102/5
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