Add 28/45 and 16/42
28/45 + 16/42 is 316/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
28/45 = 28 × 14/45 × 14 = 392/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
16/42 = 16 × 15/42 × 15 = 240/630 - Add the two like fractions:
392/630 + 240/630 = 392 + 240/630 = 632/630 - 632/630 simplified gives 316/315
- So, 28/45 + 16/42 = 316/315
In mixed form: 11/315
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