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Add 36/9 and 12/28

1st number: 4 0/9, 2nd number: 12/28

36/9 + 12/28 is 31/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    36/9 = 36 × 28/9 × 28 = 1008/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    12/28 = 12 × 9/28 × 9 = 108/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/252 + 108/252 = 1008 + 108/252 = 1116/252
  5. 1116/252 simplified gives 31/7
  6. So, 36/9 + 12/28 = 31/7
    In mixed form: 43/7

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