Add 35/28 and 2/45
1st number: 1 7/28, 2nd number: 2/45
35/28 + 2/45 is 233/180.
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,
35/28 = 35 × 45/28 × 45 = 1575/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
2/45 = 2 × 28/45 × 28 = 56/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/1260 + 56/1260 = 1575 + 56/1260 = 1631/1260 - 1631/1260 simplified gives 233/180
- So, 35/28 + 2/45 = 233/180
In mixed form: 153/180
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