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Add 1/28 and 70/45

1st number: 1/28, 2nd number: 1 25/45

1/28 + 70/45 is 401/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    1/28 = 1 × 45/28 × 45 = 45/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    70/45 = 70 × 28/45 × 28 = 1960/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/1260 + 1960/1260 = 45 + 1960/1260 = 2005/1260
  5. 2005/1260 simplified gives 401/252
  6. So, 1/28 + 70/45 = 401/252
    In mixed form: 1149/252

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