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Add 28/5 and 2/18

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 2/18

28/5 + 2/18 is 257/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    28/5 = 28 × 18/5 × 18 = 504/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/90 + 10/90 = 504 + 10/90 = 514/90
  5. 514/90 simplified gives 257/45
  6. So, 28/5 + 2/18 = 257/45
    In mixed form: 532/45

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