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Add 6/5 and 8/28

1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 8/28

6/5 + 8/28 is 52/35.

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,
    6/5 = 6 × 28/5 × 28 = 168/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/140 + 40/140 = 168 + 40/140 = 208/140
  5. 208/140 simplified gives 52/35
  6. So, 6/5 + 8/28 = 52/35
    In mixed form: 117/35

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