Add 28/5 and 27/18
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 1 9/18
28/5 + 27/18 is 71/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
28/5 = 28 × 18/5 × 18 = 504/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
27/18 = 27 × 5/18 × 5 = 135/90 - Add the two like fractions:
504/90 + 135/90 = 504 + 135/90 = 639/90 - 639/90 simplified gives 71/10
- So, 28/5 + 27/18 = 71/10
In mixed form: 71/10
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