Add 6/5 and 2/28
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/28
6/5 + 2/28 is 89/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
6/5 = 6 × 28/5 × 28 = 168/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 10/140 = 168 + 10/140 = 178/140 - 178/140 simplified gives 89/70
- So, 6/5 + 2/28 = 89/70
In mixed form: 119/70
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