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Add 45/28 and 15/35

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 15/35

45/28 + 15/35 is 57/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    45/28 = 45 × 5/28 × 5 = 225/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    15/35 = 15 × 4/35 × 4 = 60/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/140 + 60/140 = 225 + 60/140 = 285/140
  5. 285/140 simplified gives 57/28
  6. So, 45/28 + 15/35 = 57/28
    In mixed form: 21/28

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