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Add 28/35 and 18/36

28/35 + 18/36 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    28/35 = 28 × 36/35 × 36 = 1008/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    18/36 = 18 × 35/36 × 35 = 630/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/1260 + 630/1260 = 1008 + 630/1260 = 1638/1260
  5. 1638/1260 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 28/35 + 18/36 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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