Add 45/28 and 16/5
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 3 1/5
45/28 + 16/5 is 673/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 5 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 5 × 28 = 140,
16/5 = 16 × 28/5 × 28 = 448/140 - Add the two like fractions:
225/140 + 448/140 = 225 + 448/140 = 673/140 - So, 45/28 + 16/5 = 673/140
In mixed form: 4113/140
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