Add 18/10 and 1/28
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 1/28
18/10 + 1/28 is 257/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
18/10 = 18 × 14/10 × 14 = 252/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
1/28 = 1 × 5/28 × 5 = 5/140 - Add the two like fractions:
252/140 + 5/140 = 252 + 5/140 = 257/140 - So, 18/10 + 1/28 = 257/140
In mixed form: 1117/140
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