Add 1/18 and 28/5
1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 5 3/5
1/18 + 28/5 is 509/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
28/5 = 28 × 18/5 × 18 = 504/90 - Add the two like fractions:
5/90 + 504/90 = 5 + 504/90 = 509/90 - So, 1/18 + 28/5 = 509/90
In mixed form: 559/90
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