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Add 45/28 and 25/12

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

45/28 + 25/12 is 155/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    25/12 = 25 × 7/12 × 7 = 175/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/84 + 175/84 = 135 + 175/84 = 310/84
  5. 310/84 simplified gives 155/42
  6. So, 45/28 + 25/12 = 155/42
    In mixed form: 329/42

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