Add 28/10 and 36/64
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 36/64
28/10 + 36/64 is 269/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 64 is 320
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 32 = 320,
28/10 = 28 × 32/10 × 32 = 896/320 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
36/64 = 36 × 5/64 × 5 = 180/320 - Add the two like fractions:
896/320 + 180/320 = 896 + 180/320 = 1076/320 - 1076/320 simplified gives 269/80
- So, 28/10 + 36/64 = 269/80
In mixed form: 329/80
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