Add 28/5 and 2/36
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 2/36
28/5 + 2/36 is 509/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
28/5 = 28 × 36/5 × 36 = 1008/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
2/36 = 2 × 5/36 × 5 = 10/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/180 + 10/180 = 1008 + 10/180 = 1018/180 - 1018/180 simplified gives 509/90
- So, 28/5 + 2/36 = 509/90
In mixed form: 559/90
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