Add 45/28 and 3/27, Solve 1 17/28 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 45/28 and 3/27

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 3/27

45/28 + 3/27 is 433/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
45/28 = 45 × 27/28 × 27 = 1215/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
3/27 = 3 × 28/27 × 28 = 84/756
Add the two like fractions:
1215/756 + 84/756 = 1215 + 84/756 = 1299/756
1299/756 simplified gives 433/252
So, 45/28 + 3/27 = 433/252
In mixed form: 1181/252

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