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Add 8/18 and 28/3

1st number: 8/18, 2nd number: 9 1/3

8/18 + 28/3 is 88/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    8/18 = 8 × 1/18 × 1 = 8/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    28/3 = 28 × 6/3 × 6 = 168/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/18 + 168/18 = 8 + 168/18 = 176/18
  5. 176/18 simplified gives 88/9
  6. So, 8/18 + 28/3 = 88/9
    In mixed form: 97/9

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