Add 36/45 and 10/28
36/45 + 10/28 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
36/45 = 36 × 28/45 × 28 = 1008/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
10/28 = 10 × 45/28 × 45 = 450/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1260 + 450/1260 = 1008 + 450/1260 = 1458/1260 - 1458/1260 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 36/45 + 10/28 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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