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Add 10/28 and 5/81

10/28 + 5/81 is 475/1134.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    10/28 = 10 × 81/28 × 81 = 810/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    5/81 = 5 × 28/81 × 28 = 140/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/2268 + 140/2268 = 810 + 140/2268 = 950/2268
  5. 950/2268 simplified gives 475/1134
  6. So, 10/28 + 5/81 = 475/1134

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