Add 12/45 and 1/28
12/45 + 1/28 is 127/420.
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,
12/45 = 12 × 28/45 × 28 = 336/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
1/28 = 1 × 45/28 × 45 = 45/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
336/1260 + 45/1260 = 336 + 45/1260 = 381/1260 - 381/1260 simplified gives 127/420
- So, 12/45 + 1/28 = 127/420
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