Add 45/28 and 9/6, Solve 1 17/28 + 1 3/6 as a fraction

Add 45/28 and 9/6

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/6

45/28 + 9/6 is 87/28.

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,
9/6 = 9 × 14/6 × 14 = 126/84
Add the two like fractions:
135/84 + 126/84 = 135 + 126/84 = 261/84
261/84 simplified gives 87/28
So, 45/28 + 9/6 = 87/28
In mixed form: 33/28

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