Add 28/10 and 12/9
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 1 3/9
28/10 + 12/9 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
12/9 = 12 × 10/9 × 10 = 120/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 120/90 = 252 + 120/90 = 372/90 - 372/90 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 28/10 + 12/9 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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