Add 18/28 and 27/5
1st number: 18/28, 2nd number: 5 2/5
18/28 + 27/5 is 423/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
18/28 = 18 × 5/28 × 5 = 90/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
27/5 = 27 × 28/5 × 28 = 756/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 756/140 = 90 + 756/140 = 846/140 - 846/140 simplified gives 423/70
- So, 18/28 + 27/5 = 423/70
In mixed form: 63/70
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