Add 14/45 and 42/28, Solve 14/45 + 1 14/28 as a fraction

Add 14/45 and 42/28

1^st number: 14/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

14/45 + 42/28 is 163/90.

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,
14/45 = 14 × 28/45 × 28 = 392/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260
Add the two like fractions:
392/1260 + 1890/1260 = 392 + 1890/1260 = 2282/1260
2282/1260 simplified gives 163/90
So, 14/45 + 42/28 = 163/90
In mixed form: 173/90

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