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Add 45/25 and 1/28

1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 1/28

45/25 + 1/28 is 257/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
    45/25 = 45 × 28/25 × 28 = 1260/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    1/28 = 1 × 25/28 × 25 = 25/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/700 + 25/700 = 1260 + 25/700 = 1285/700
  5. 1285/700 simplified gives 257/140
  6. So, 45/25 + 1/28 = 257/140
    In mixed form: 1117/140

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