Add 28/9 and 1/5
1st number: 3 1/9, 2nd number: 1/5
28/9 + 1/5 is 149/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 5 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
28/9 = 28 × 5/9 × 5 = 140/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
1/5 = 1 × 9/5 × 9 = 9/45 - Add the two like fractions:
140/45 + 9/45 = 140 + 9/45 = 149/45 - So, 28/9 + 1/5 = 149/45
In mixed form: 314/45
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