Add 28/45 and 54/96
28/45 + 54/96 is 853/720.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
28/45 = 28 × 32/45 × 32 = 896/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
54/96 = 54 × 15/96 × 15 = 810/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
896/1440 + 810/1440 = 896 + 810/1440 = 1706/1440 - 1706/1440 simplified gives 853/720
- So, 28/45 + 54/96 = 853/720
In mixed form: 1133/720
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