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Add 8/28 and 5/9

8/28 + 5/9 is 53/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 9 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    5/9 = 5 × 28/9 × 28 = 140/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/252 + 140/252 = 72 + 140/252 = 212/252
  5. 212/252 simplified gives 53/63
  6. So, 8/28 + 5/9 = 53/63

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