Add 60/6 and 5/28
1st number: 10 0/6, 2nd number: 5/28
60/6 + 5/28 is 285/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
60/6 = 60 × 14/6 × 14 = 840/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84 - Add the two like fractions:
840/84 + 15/84 = 840 + 15/84 = 855/84 - 855/84 simplified gives 285/28
- So, 60/6 + 5/28 = 285/28
In mixed form: 105/28
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