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Add 28/10 and 18/7

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 2 4/7

28/10 + 18/7 is 188/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 7 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    28/10 = 28 × 7/10 × 7 = 196/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    18/7 = 18 × 10/7 × 10 = 180/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/70 + 180/70 = 196 + 180/70 = 376/70
  5. 376/70 simplified gives 188/35
  6. So, 28/10 + 18/7 = 188/35
    In mixed form: 513/35

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