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Add 56/5 and 1/28

1st number: 11 1/5, 2nd number: 1/28

56/5 + 1/28 is 1573/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    56/5 = 56 × 28/5 × 28 = 1568/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1568/140 + 5/140 = 1568 + 5/140 = 1573/140
  5. So, 56/5 + 1/28 = 1573/140
    In mixed form: 1133/140

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