Add 2/45 and 7/28
2/45 + 7/28 is 53/180.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
7/28 = 7 × 45/28 × 45 = 315/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
56/1260 + 315/1260 = 56 + 315/1260 = 371/1260 - 371/1260 simplified gives 53/180
- So, 2/45 + 7/28 = 53/180
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