Add 36/6 and 28/10
1st number: 6 0/6, 2nd number: 2 8/10
36/6 + 28/10 is 44/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
36/6 = 36 × 5/6 × 5 = 180/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
28/10 = 28 × 3/10 × 3 = 84/30 - Add the two like fractions:
180/30 + 84/30 = 180 + 84/30 = 264/30 - 264/30 simplified gives 44/5
- So, 36/6 + 28/10 = 44/5
In mixed form: 84/5
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