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Add 45/28 and 28/14

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 2 0/14

45/28 + 28/14 is 101/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 14 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    28/14 = 28 × 2/14 × 2 = 56/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/28 + 56/28 = 45 + 56/28 = 101/28
  5. So, 45/28 + 28/14 = 101/28
    In mixed form: 317/28

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