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Add 28/36 and 2/5

28/36 + 2/5 is 53/45.

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,
    2/5 = 2 × 36/5 × 36 = 72/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/180 + 72/180 = 140 + 72/180 = 212/180
  5. 212/180 simplified gives 53/45
  6. So, 28/36 + 2/5 = 53/45
    In mixed form: 18/45

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