Add 45/25 and 28/56
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 28/56
45/25 + 28/56 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 56 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 56 = 1400,
45/25 = 45 × 56/25 × 56 = 2520/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
28/56 = 28 × 25/56 × 25 = 700/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
2520/1400 + 700/1400 = 2520 + 700/1400 = 3220/1400 - 3220/1400 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 45/25 + 28/56 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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