Add 28/36 and 42/5
1st number: 28/36, 2nd number: 8 2/5
28/36 + 42/5 is 413/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
28/36 = 28 × 5/36 × 5 = 140/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
42/5 = 42 × 36/5 × 36 = 1512/180 - Add the two like fractions:
140/180 + 1512/180 = 140 + 1512/180 = 1652/180 - 1652/180 simplified gives 413/45
- So, 28/36 + 42/5 = 413/45
In mixed form: 98/45
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