Add 45/28 and 45/6
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 7 3/6
45/28 + 45/6 is 255/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
45/6 = 45 × 14/6 × 14 = 630/84 - Add the two like fractions:
135/84 + 630/84 = 135 + 630/84 = 765/84 - 765/84 simplified gives 255/28
- So, 45/28 + 45/6 = 255/28
In mixed form: 93/28
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