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Add 28/5 and 72/36

1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 2 0/36

28/5 + 72/36 is 38/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    28/5 = 28 × 36/5 × 36 = 1008/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    72/36 = 72 × 5/36 × 5 = 360/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/180 + 360/180 = 1008 + 360/180 = 1368/180
  5. 1368/180 simplified gives 38/5
  6. So, 28/5 + 72/36 = 38/5
    In mixed form: 73/5

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