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Add 10/9 and 6/28

1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 6/28

10/9 + 6/28 is 167/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    10/9 = 10 × 28/9 × 28 = 280/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/252 + 54/252 = 280 + 54/252 = 334/252
  5. 334/252 simplified gives 167/126
  6. So, 10/9 + 6/28 = 167/126
    In mixed form: 141/126

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