Add 10/28 and 15/45
10/28 + 15/45 is 29/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
10/28 = 10 × 45/28 × 45 = 450/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
15/45 = 15 × 28/45 × 28 = 420/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1260 + 420/1260 = 450 + 420/1260 = 870/1260 - 870/1260 simplified gives 29/42
- So, 10/28 + 15/45 = 29/42
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