Add 18/28 and 45/84
18/28 + 45/84 is 33/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
18/28 = 18 × 3/28 × 3 = 54/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84 - Add the two like fractions:
54/84 + 45/84 = 54 + 45/84 = 99/84 - 99/84 simplified gives 33/28
- So, 18/28 + 45/84 = 33/28
In mixed form: 15/28
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