Add 3/28 and 15/45
3/28 + 15/45 is 37/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
3/28 = 3 × 45/28 × 45 = 135/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
15/45 = 15 × 28/45 × 28 = 420/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1260 + 420/1260 = 135 + 420/1260 = 555/1260 - 555/1260 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 3/28 + 15/45 = 37/84
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