Add 5/18 and 7/28
5/18 + 7/28 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
7/28 = 7 × 9/28 × 9 = 63/252 - Add the two like fractions:
70/252 + 63/252 = 70 + 63/252 = 133/252 - 133/252 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 5/18 + 7/28 = 19/36
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