Add 45/28 and 12/35
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 12/35
45/28 + 12/35 is 39/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
225/140 + 48/140 = 225 + 48/140 = 273/140 - 273/140 simplified gives 39/20
- So, 45/28 + 12/35 = 39/20
In mixed form: 119/20
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