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Add 45/28 and 12/18

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 12/18

45/28 + 12/18 is 191/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    45/28 = 45 × 9/28 × 9 = 405/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/252 + 168/252 = 405 + 168/252 = 573/252
  5. 573/252 simplified gives 191/84
  6. So, 45/28 + 12/18 = 191/84
    In mixed form: 223/84

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