Add 28/5 and 27/36
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 27/36
28/5 + 27/36 is 127/20.
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,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/180 + 135/180 = 1008 + 135/180 = 1143/180 - 1143/180 simplified gives 127/20
- So, 28/5 + 27/36 = 127/20
In mixed form: 67/20
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