Add 45/28 and 54/72
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 54/72
45/28 + 54/72 is 33/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 18 = 504,
45/28 = 45 × 18/28 × 18 = 810/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504 - Add the two like fractions:
810/504 + 378/504 = 810 + 378/504 = 1188/504 - 1188/504 simplified gives 33/14
- So, 45/28 + 54/72 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14
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