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Add 24/28 and 36/5

1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 7 1/5

24/28 + 36/5 is 282/35.

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,
    24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    36/5 = 36 × 28/5 × 28 = 1008/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/140 + 1008/140 = 120 + 1008/140 = 1128/140
  5. 1128/140 simplified gives 282/35
  6. So, 24/28 + 36/5 = 282/35
    In mixed form: 82/35

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