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Add 28/36 and 14/5

1st number: 28/36, 2nd number: 2 4/5

28/36 + 14/5 is 161/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    14/5 = 14 × 36/5 × 36 = 504/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/180 + 504/180 = 140 + 504/180 = 644/180
  5. 644/180 simplified gives 161/45
  6. So, 28/36 + 14/5 = 161/45
    In mixed form: 326/45

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