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Add 18/9 and 1/28

1st number: 2 0/9, 2nd number: 1/28

18/9 + 1/28 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    18/9 = 18 × 28/9 × 28 = 504/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    1/28 = 1 × 9/28 × 9 = 9/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/252 + 9/252 = 504 + 9/252 = 513/252
  5. 513/252 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 18/9 + 1/28 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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