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Add 5/18 and 28/5

1st number: 5/18, 2nd number: 5 3/5

5/18 + 28/5 is 529/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 5 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 5 × 18 = 90,
    28/5 = 28 × 18/5 × 18 = 504/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/90 + 504/90 = 25 + 504/90 = 529/90
  5. So, 5/18 + 28/5 = 529/90
    In mixed form: 579/90

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