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Add 28/10 and 90/36

1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 2 18/36

28/10 + 90/36 is 53/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
    28/10 = 28 × 18/10 × 18 = 504/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    90/36 = 90 × 5/36 × 5 = 450/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/180 + 450/180 = 504 + 450/180 = 954/180
  5. 954/180 simplified gives 53/10
  6. So, 28/10 + 90/36 = 53/10
    In mixed form: 53/10

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