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Add 18/10 and 28/4

1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 7 0/4

18/10 + 28/4 is 44/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 4 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    18/10 = 18 × 2/10 × 2 = 36/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    28/4 = 28 × 5/4 × 5 = 140/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/20 + 140/20 = 36 + 140/20 = 176/20
  5. 176/20 simplified gives 44/5
  6. So, 18/10 + 28/4 = 44/5
    In mixed form: 84/5

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