Add 45/28 and 9/45, Solve 1 17/28 + 9/45 as a fraction

Add 45/28 and 9/45

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 9/45

45/28 + 9/45 is 253/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
45/28 = 45 × 45/28 × 45 = 2025/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
9/45 = 9 × 28/45 × 28 = 252/1260
Add the two like fractions:
2025/1260 + 252/1260 = 2025 + 252/1260 = 2277/1260
2277/1260 simplified gives 253/140
So, 45/28 + 9/45 = 253/140
In mixed form: 1113/140

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