Add 36/28 and 2/10
1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 2/10
36/28 + 2/10 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
2/10 = 2 × 14/10 × 14 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
180/140 + 28/140 = 180 + 28/140 = 208/140 - 208/140 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 36/28 + 2/10 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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