Add 3/18 and 28/45
3/18 + 28/45 is 71/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90 - Add the two like fractions:
15/90 + 56/90 = 15 + 56/90 = 71/90 - So, 3/18 + 28/45 = 71/90
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