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5 1/4 + 8/14 can somebody help me simplify the answer please

Sagot :

so first convert to common denomenator( bottom number)
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4 and 14
find least common multiple
factor
4=2 times 2
14=2 times 7
Least Common Multiple=2 times 2 times 7=28

1/4 times 7/7=7/28
8/14 times 2/2=16/28
add
5 1/4+8/14=5+1/4+8/14=5+7/28+16/28=5+23/28

the answer is 5 23/28