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Add 36/28 and 18/35

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 18/35

36/28 + 18/35 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    18/35 = 18 × 4/35 × 4 = 72/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/140 + 72/140 = 180 + 72/140 = 252/140
  5. 252/140 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 36/28 + 18/35 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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