Add 28/5 and 4/45
1st number: 5 3/5, 2nd number: 4/45
28/5 + 4/45 is 256/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
28/5 = 28 × 9/5 × 9 = 252/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
4/45 = 4 × 1/45 × 1 = 4/45 - Add the two like fractions:
252/45 + 4/45 = 252 + 4/45 = 256/45 - So, 28/5 + 4/45 = 256/45
In mixed form: 531/45
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