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Add 9/28 and 5/3

1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 1 2/3

9/28 + 5/3 is 167/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    9/28 = 9 × 3/28 × 3 = 27/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    5/3 = 5 × 28/3 × 28 = 140/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/84 + 140/84 = 27 + 140/84 = 167/84
  5. So, 9/28 + 5/3 = 167/84
    In mixed form: 183/84

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