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Add 36/28 and 20/45

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 20/45

36/28 + 20/45 is 109/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    36/28 = 36 × 45/28 × 45 = 1620/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    20/45 = 20 × 28/45 × 28 = 560/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/1260 + 560/1260 = 1620 + 560/1260 = 2180/1260
  5. 2180/1260 simplified gives 109/63
  6. So, 36/28 + 20/45 = 109/63
    In mixed form: 146/63

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