Add 8/3 and 28/36
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 28/36
8/3 + 28/36 is 31/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 36 is 36
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 12 = 36,
8/3 = 8 × 12/3 × 12 = 96/36 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
28/36 = 28 × 1/36 × 1 = 28/36 - Add the two like fractions:
96/36 + 28/36 = 96 + 28/36 = 124/36 - 124/36 simplified gives 31/9
- So, 8/3 + 28/36 = 31/9
In mixed form: 34/9
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