Add 28/8 and 5/90
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 5/90
28/8 + 5/90 is 32/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
28/8 = 28 × 45/8 × 45 = 1260/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/360 + 20/360 = 1260 + 20/360 = 1280/360 - 1280/360 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 28/8 + 5/90 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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