Add 6/5 and 24/28
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 24/28
6/5 + 24/28 is 72/35.
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,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 120/140 = 168 + 120/140 = 288/140 - 288/140 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 6/5 + 24/28 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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