Add 28/45 and 25/36
28/45 + 25/36 is 79/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
25/36 = 25 × 5/36 × 5 = 125/180 - Add the two like fractions:
112/180 + 125/180 = 112 + 125/180 = 237/180 - 237/180 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 28/45 + 25/36 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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