Add 28/45 and 28/60
28/45 + 28/60 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Add the two like fractions:
112/180 + 84/180 = 112 + 84/180 = 196/180 - 196/180 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 28/45 + 28/60 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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