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Add 28/18 and 90/60

1st number: 1 10/18, 2nd number: 1 30/60

28/18 + 90/60 is 55/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    28/18 = 28 × 10/18 × 10 = 280/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/180 + 270/180 = 280 + 270/180 = 550/180
  5. 550/180 simplified gives 55/18
  6. So, 28/18 + 90/60 = 55/18
    In mixed form: 31/18

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