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Add 6/5 and 28/7

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 4 0/7

6/5 + 28/7 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    6/5 = 6 × 7/5 × 7 = 42/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
    28/7 = 28 × 5/7 × 5 = 140/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/35 + 140/35 = 42 + 140/35 = 182/35
  5. 182/35 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 6/5 + 28/7 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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