Add 45/28 and 3/4
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 3/4
45/28 + 3/4 is 33/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 4 is 28
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
45/28 = 45 × 1/28 × 1 = 45/28 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
3/4 = 3 × 7/4 × 7 = 21/28 - Add the two like fractions:
45/28 + 21/28 = 45 + 21/28 = 66/28 - 66/28 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 45/28 + 3/4 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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