Add 7/5 and 28/81
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 28/81
7/5 + 28/81 is 707/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
7/5 = 7 × 81/5 × 81 = 567/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
28/81 = 28 × 5/81 × 5 = 140/405 - Add the two like fractions:
567/405 + 140/405 = 567 + 140/405 = 707/405 - So, 7/5 + 28/81 = 707/405
In mixed form: 1302/405
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