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Add 28/10 and 18/9

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 2 0/9

28/10 + 18/9 is 24/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    18/9 = 18 × 10/9 × 10 = 180/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/90 + 180/90 = 252 + 180/90 = 432/90
  5. 432/90 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 28/10 + 18/9 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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