Add 28/60 and 14/45
28/60 + 14/45 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
28/60 = 28 × 3/60 × 3 = 84/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
14/45 = 14 × 4/45 × 4 = 56/180 - Add the two like fractions:
84/180 + 56/180 = 84 + 56/180 = 140/180 - 140/180 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 28/60 + 14/45 = 7/9
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