Add 18/28 and 4/5
18/28 + 4/5 is 101/70.
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,
4/5 = 4 × 28/5 × 28 = 112/140 - Add the two like fractions:
90/140 + 112/140 = 90 + 112/140 = 202/140 - 202/140 simplified gives 101/70
- So, 18/28 + 4/5 = 101/70
In mixed form: 131/70
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