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Add 2/28 and 3/18

2/28 + 3/18 is 5/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    3/18 = 3 × 14/18 × 14 = 42/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/252 + 42/252 = 18 + 42/252 = 60/252
  5. 60/252 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 2/28 + 3/18 = 5/21

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