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Add 36/28 and 8/10

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 8/10

36/28 + 8/10 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    36/28 = 36 × 5/28 × 5 = 180/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    8/10 = 8 × 14/10 × 14 = 112/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/140 + 112/140 = 180 + 112/140 = 292/140
  5. 292/140 simplified gives 73/35
  6. So, 36/28 + 8/10 = 73/35
    In mixed form: 23/35

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