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Add 5/18 and 28/10

1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 2 8/10

5/18 + 28/10 is 277/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    5/18 = 5 × 5/18 × 5 = 25/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/90 + 252/90 = 25 + 252/90 = 277/90
  5. So, 5/18 + 28/10 = 277/90
    In mixed form: 37/90

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