Add 28/45 and 10/56
28/45 + 10/56 is 1009/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
28/45 = 28 × 56/45 × 56 = 1568/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1568/2520 + 450/2520 = 1568 + 450/2520 = 2018/2520 - 2018/2520 simplified gives 1009/1260
- So, 28/45 + 10/56 = 1009/1260
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