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Add 36/10 and 20/28

1st number: 3 6/10, 2nd number: 20/28

36/10 + 20/28 is 151/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    36/10 = 36 × 14/10 × 14 = 504/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    20/28 = 20 × 5/28 × 5 = 100/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/140 + 100/140 = 504 + 100/140 = 604/140
  5. 604/140 simplified gives 151/35
  6. So, 36/10 + 20/28 = 151/35
    In mixed form: 411/35

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