Add 7/5 and 12/28
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 12/28
7/5 + 12/28 is 64/35.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 28/5 × 28 = 196/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 60/140 = 196 + 60/140 = 256/140 - 256/140 simplified gives 64/35
- So, 7/5 + 12/28 = 64/35
In mixed form: 129/35
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