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Add 28/45 and 84/6

1st number: 28/45, 2nd number: 14 0/6

28/45 + 84/6 is 658/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    84/6 = 84 × 15/6 × 15 = 1260/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/90 + 1260/90 = 56 + 1260/90 = 1316/90
  5. 1316/90 simplified gives 658/45
  6. So, 28/45 + 84/6 = 658/45
    In mixed form: 1428/45

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