Add 36/45 and 6/28
36/45 + 6/28 is 71/70.
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,
6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1260 + 270/1260 = 1008 + 270/1260 = 1278/1260 - 1278/1260 simplified gives 71/70
- So, 36/45 + 6/28 = 71/70
In mixed form: 11/70
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