Add 14/5 and 28/36
1st number: 2 4/5, 2nd number: 28/36
14/5 + 28/36 is 161/45.
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,
14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 140/180 = 504 + 140/180 = 644/180 - 644/180 simplified gives 161/45
- So, 14/5 + 28/36 = 161/45
In mixed form: 326/45
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