Add 45/28 and 45/10
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 4 5/10
45/28 + 45/10 is 171/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 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 10 × 14 = 140,
45/10 = 45 × 14/10 × 14 = 630/140 - Add the two like fractions:
225/140 + 630/140 = 225 + 630/140 = 855/140 - 855/140 simplified gives 171/28
- So, 45/28 + 45/10 = 171/28
In mixed form: 63/28
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