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Add 18/6 and 5/28

1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 5/28

18/6 + 5/28 is 89/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    18/6 = 18 × 14/6 × 14 = 252/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    5/28 = 5 × 3/28 × 3 = 15/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/84 + 15/84 = 252 + 15/84 = 267/84
  5. 267/84 simplified gives 89/28
  6. So, 18/6 + 5/28 = 89/28
    In mixed form: 35/28

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