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Add 28/36 and 5/7

28/36 + 5/7 is 94/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    5/7 = 5 × 36/7 × 36 = 180/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/252 + 180/252 = 196 + 180/252 = 376/252
  5. 376/252 simplified gives 94/63
  6. So, 28/36 + 5/7 = 94/63
    In mixed form: 131/63

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