Add 28/45 and 15/20
28/45 + 15/20 is 247/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
15/20 = 15 × 9/20 × 9 = 135/180 - Add the two like fractions:
112/180 + 135/180 = 112 + 135/180 = 247/180 - So, 28/45 + 15/20 = 247/180
In mixed form: 167/180
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