Add 42/28 and 20/45
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 20/45
42/28 + 20/45 is 35/18.
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,
42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
20/45 = 20 × 28/45 × 28 = 560/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/1260 + 560/1260 = 1890 + 560/1260 = 2450/1260 - 2450/1260 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 42/28 + 20/45 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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