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Add 25/15 and 28/45

1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 28/45

25/15 + 28/45 is 103/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    25/15 = 25 × 3/15 × 3 = 75/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/45 + 28/45 = 75 + 28/45 = 103/45
  5. So, 25/15 + 28/45 = 103/45
    In mixed form: 213/45

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