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Add 18/28 and 16/5

1st number: 18/28, 2nd number: 3 1/5

18/28 + 16/5 is 269/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    16/5 = 16 × 28/5 × 28 = 448/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/140 + 448/140 = 90 + 448/140 = 538/140
  5. 538/140 simplified gives 269/70
  6. So, 18/28 + 16/5 = 269/70
    In mixed form: 359/70

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