Add 60/5 and 30/28
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 1 2/28
60/5 + 30/28 is 183/14.
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,
60/5 = 60 × 28/5 × 28 = 1680/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
30/28 = 30 × 5/28 × 5 = 150/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/140 + 150/140 = 1680 + 150/140 = 1830/140 - 1830/140 simplified gives 183/14
- So, 60/5 + 30/28 = 183/14
In mixed form: 131/14
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