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Add 28/10 and 28/35

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 28/35

28/10 + 28/35 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
    28/35 = 28 × 2/35 × 2 = 56/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/70 + 56/70 = 196 + 56/70 = 252/70
  5. 252/70 simplified gives 18/5
  6. So, 28/10 + 28/35 = 18/5
    In mixed form: 33/5

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