Add 45/28 and 20/35
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 20/35
45/28 + 20/35 is 61/28.
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,
20/35 = 20 × 4/35 × 4 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
225/140 + 80/140 = 225 + 80/140 = 305/140 - 305/140 simplified gives 61/28
- So, 45/28 + 20/35 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28
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