Add 24/28 and 28/45
24/28 + 28/45 is 466/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
24/28 = 24 × 45/28 × 45 = 1080/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
28/45 = 28 × 28/45 × 28 = 784/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1260 + 784/1260 = 1080 + 784/1260 = 1864/1260 - 1864/1260 simplified gives 466/315
- So, 24/28 + 28/45 = 466/315
In mixed form: 1151/315
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