Add 36/80 and 1/28
36/80 + 1/28 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 28 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
1/28 = 1 × 20/28 × 20 = 20/560 - Add the two like fractions:
252/560 + 20/560 = 252 + 20/560 = 272/560 - 272/560 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 36/80 + 1/28 = 17/35
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