Add 28/36 and 21/80
28/36 + 21/80 is 749/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
28/36 = 28 × 20/36 × 20 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
21/80 = 21 × 9/80 × 9 = 189/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 189/720 = 560 + 189/720 = 749/720 - So, 28/36 + 21/80 = 749/720
In mixed form: 129/720
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