Add 15/2 and 28/45
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 28/45
15/2 + 28/45 is 731/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
15/2 = 15 × 45/2 × 45 = 675/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
675/90 + 56/90 = 675 + 56/90 = 731/90 - So, 15/2 + 28/45 = 731/90
In mixed form: 811/90
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