Add 32/28 and 27/45
1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 27/45
32/28 + 27/45 is 61/35.
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,
32/28 = 32 × 45/28 × 45 = 1440/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
27/45 = 27 × 28/45 × 28 = 756/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1440/1260 + 756/1260 = 1440 + 756/1260 = 2196/1260 - 2196/1260 simplified gives 61/35
- So, 32/28 + 27/45 = 61/35
In mixed form: 126/35
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