Add 5/28 and 35/36
5/28 + 35/36 is 145/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
5/28 = 5 × 9/28 × 9 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
35/36 = 35 × 7/36 × 7 = 245/252 - Add the two like fractions:
45/252 + 245/252 = 45 + 245/252 = 290/252 - 290/252 simplified gives 145/126
- So, 5/28 + 35/36 = 145/126
In mixed form: 119/126
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