Add 5/45 and 10/28
5/45 + 10/28 is 59/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
5/45 = 5 × 28/45 × 28 = 140/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
10/28 = 10 × 45/28 × 45 = 450/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1260 + 450/1260 = 140 + 450/1260 = 590/1260 - 590/1260 simplified gives 59/126
- So, 5/45 + 10/28 = 59/126
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