Add 28/45 and 8/18
28/45 + 8/18 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
8/18 = 8 × 5/18 × 5 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
56/90 + 40/90 = 56 + 40/90 = 96/90 - 96/90 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 28/45 + 8/18 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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