Add 75/5 and 8/28
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 8/28
75/5 + 8/28 is 107/7.
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,
75/5 = 75 × 28/5 × 28 = 2100/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
8/28 = 8 × 5/28 × 5 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/140 + 40/140 = 2100 + 40/140 = 2140/140 - 2140/140 simplified gives 107/7
- So, 75/5 + 8/28 = 107/7
In mixed form: 152/7
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