Add 28/10 and 1/45
1st number: 2 8/10, 2nd number: 1/45
28/10 + 1/45 is 127/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
1/45 = 1 × 2/45 × 2 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
252/90 + 2/90 = 252 + 2/90 = 254/90 - 254/90 simplified gives 127/45
- So, 28/10 + 1/45 = 127/45
In mixed form: 237/45
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