Add 84/10 and 5/28
1st number: 8 4/10, 2nd number: 5/28
84/10 + 5/28 is 1201/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
84/10 = 84 × 14/10 × 14 = 1176/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/140 + 25/140 = 1176 + 25/140 = 1201/140 - So, 84/10 + 5/28 = 1201/140
In mixed form: 881/140
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