Add 28/5 and 18/35
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 18/35
28/5 + 18/35 is 214/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
28/5 = 28 × 7/5 × 7 = 196/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
18/35 = 18 × 1/35 × 1 = 18/35 - Add the two like fractions:
196/35 + 18/35 = 196 + 18/35 = 214/35 - So, 28/5 + 18/35 = 214/35
In mixed form: 64/35
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