Add 90/10 and 5/28
1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 5/28
90/10 + 5/28 is 257/28.
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,
90/10 = 90 × 14/10 × 14 = 1260/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
5/28 = 5 × 5/28 × 5 = 25/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/140 + 25/140 = 1260 + 25/140 = 1285/140 - 1285/140 simplified gives 257/28
- So, 90/10 + 5/28 = 257/28
In mixed form: 95/28
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