Add 64/28 and 7/5
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 1 2/5
64/28 + 7/5 is 129/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
64/28 = 64 × 5/28 × 5 = 320/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
7/5 = 7 × 28/5 × 28 = 196/140 - Add the two like fractions:
320/140 + 196/140 = 320 + 196/140 = 516/140 - 516/140 simplified gives 129/35
- So, 64/28 + 7/5 = 129/35
In mixed form: 324/35
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