Add 28/10 and 60/36
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 1 24/36
28/10 + 60/36 is 67/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
28/10 = 28 × 18/10 × 18 = 504/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
60/36 = 60 × 5/36 × 5 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
504/180 + 300/180 = 504 + 300/180 = 804/180 - 804/180 simplified gives 67/15
- So, 28/10 + 60/36 = 67/15
In mixed form: 47/15
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