Add 28/45 and 28/49
28/45 + 28/49 is 376/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
28/45 = 28 × 49/45 × 49 = 1372/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
28/49 = 28 × 45/49 × 45 = 1260/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2205 + 1260/2205 = 1372 + 1260/2205 = 2632/2205 - 2632/2205 simplified gives 376/315
- So, 28/45 + 28/49 = 376/315
In mixed form: 161/315
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