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Add 7/28 and 36/5

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 7 1/5

7/28 + 36/5 is 149/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    7/28 = 7 × 5/28 × 5 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    36/5 = 36 × 28/5 × 28 = 1008/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 1008/140 = 35 + 1008/140 = 1043/140
  5. 1043/140 simplified gives 149/20
  6. So, 7/28 + 36/5 = 149/20
    In mixed form: 79/20

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