Add 56/28 and 5/35
1st number: 2 0/28, 2nd number: 5/35
56/28 + 5/35 is 15/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 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 35 × 4 = 140,
5/35 = 5 × 4/35 × 4 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
280/140 + 20/140 = 280 + 20/140 = 300/140 - 300/140 simplified gives 15/7
- So, 56/28 + 5/35 = 15/7
In mixed form: 21/7
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