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Add 45/30 and 28/35

1st number: 1 15/30, 2nd number: 28/35

45/30 + 28/35 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    45/30 = 45 × 7/30 × 7 = 315/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    28/35 = 28 × 6/35 × 6 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/210 + 168/210 = 315 + 168/210 = 483/210
  5. 483/210 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 45/30 + 28/35 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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