Add 28/10 and 32/9
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 3 5/9
28/10 + 32/9 is 286/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
32/9 = 32 × 10/9 × 10 = 320/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 320/90 = 252 + 320/90 = 572/90 - 572/90 simplified gives 286/45
- So, 28/10 + 32/9 = 286/45
In mixed form: 616/45
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