Add 28/5 and 12/36
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 12/36
28/5 + 12/36 is 89/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
28/5 = 28 × 36/5 × 36 = 1008/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
12/36 = 12 × 5/36 × 5 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/180 + 60/180 = 1008 + 60/180 = 1068/180 - 1068/180 simplified gives 89/15
- So, 28/5 + 12/36 = 89/15
In mixed form: 514/15
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