Add 7/5 and 2/28, Solve 1 2/5 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 2/28

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

7/5 + 2/28 is 103/70.

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,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
Add the two like fractions:
196/140 + 10/140 = 196 + 10/140 = 206/140
206/140 simplified gives 103/70
So, 7/5 + 2/28 = 103/70
In mixed form: 133/70

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