Add 64/28 and 30/36
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 30/36
64/28 + 30/36 is 131/42.
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,
64/28 = 64 × 9/28 × 9 = 576/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
30/36 = 30 × 7/36 × 7 = 210/252 - Add the two like fractions:
576/252 + 210/252 = 576 + 210/252 = 786/252 - 786/252 simplified gives 131/42
- So, 64/28 + 30/36 = 131/42
In mixed form: 35/42
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