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Add 28/45 and 18/35

28/45 + 18/35 is 358/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    28/45 = 28 × 7/45 × 7 = 196/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    18/35 = 18 × 9/35 × 9 = 162/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/315 + 162/315 = 196 + 162/315 = 358/315
  5. So, 28/45 + 18/35 = 358/315
    In mixed form: 143/315

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