Add 28/35 and 5/45
28/35 + 5/45 is 41/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315 - Add the two like fractions:
252/315 + 35/315 = 252 + 35/315 = 287/315 - 287/315 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 28/35 + 5/45 = 41/45
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