Add 6/5 and 42/28
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 1 14/28
6/5 + 42/28 is 27/10.
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,
42/28 = 42 × 5/28 × 5 = 210/140 - Add the two like fractions:
168/140 + 210/140 = 168 + 210/140 = 378/140 - 378/140 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 6/5 + 42/28 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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