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Add 28/5 and 36/81

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 36/81

28/5 + 36/81 is 272/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
    28/5 = 28 × 81/5 × 81 = 2268/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    36/81 = 36 × 5/81 × 5 = 180/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/405 + 180/405 = 2268 + 180/405 = 2448/405
  5. 2448/405 simplified gives 272/45
  6. So, 28/5 + 36/81 = 272/45
    In mixed form: 62/45

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