Add 28/5 and 64/9
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 7 1/9
28/5 + 64/9 is 572/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
28/5 = 28 × 9/5 × 9 = 252/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
64/9 = 64 × 5/9 × 5 = 320/45 - Add the two like fractions:
252/45 + 320/45 = 252 + 320/45 = 572/45 - So, 28/5 + 64/9 = 572/45
In mixed form: 1232/45
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