Add 18/28 and 45/48
18/28 + 45/48 is 177/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
18/28 = 18 × 12/28 × 12 = 216/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336 - Add the two like fractions:
216/336 + 315/336 = 216 + 315/336 = 531/336 - 531/336 simplified gives 177/112
- So, 18/28 + 45/48 = 177/112
In mixed form: 165/112
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