Add 45/28 and 5/24
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 5/24
45/28 + 5/24 is 305/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
45/28 = 45 × 6/28 × 6 = 270/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
5/24 = 5 × 7/24 × 7 = 35/168 - Add the two like fractions:
270/168 + 35/168 = 270 + 35/168 = 305/168 - So, 45/28 + 5/24 = 305/168
In mixed form: 1137/168
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