Add 10/28 and 30/45
10/28 + 30/45 is 43/42.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 28/45 × 28 = 840/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1260 + 840/1260 = 450 + 840/1260 = 1290/1260 - 1290/1260 simplified gives 43/42
- So, 10/28 + 30/45 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42
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