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Add 28/45 and 24/15

1st number: 28/45, 2nd number: 1 9/15

28/45 + 24/15 is 20/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    24/15 = 24 × 3/15 × 3 = 72/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/45 + 72/45 = 28 + 72/45 = 100/45
  5. 100/45 simplified gives 20/9
  6. So, 28/45 + 24/15 = 20/9
    In mixed form: 22/9

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