Add 28/8 and 14/45
1st number: 3 4/8, 2nd number: 14/45
28/8 + 14/45 is 343/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
28/8 = 28 × 45/8 × 45 = 1260/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
14/45 = 14 × 8/45 × 8 = 112/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/360 + 112/360 = 1260 + 112/360 = 1372/360 - 1372/360 simplified gives 343/90
- So, 28/8 + 14/45 = 343/90
In mixed form: 373/90
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