Add 9/28 and 36/80
9/28 + 36/80 is 27/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
9/28 = 9 × 20/28 × 20 = 180/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
36/80 = 36 × 7/80 × 7 = 252/560 - Add the two like fractions:
180/560 + 252/560 = 180 + 252/560 = 432/560 - 432/560 simplified gives 27/35
- So, 9/28 + 36/80 = 27/35
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