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Add 45/4 and 15/28

1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 15/28

45/4 + 15/28 is 165/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 7 = 28,
    45/4 = 45 × 7/4 × 7 = 315/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/28 + 15/28 = 315 + 15/28 = 330/28
  5. 330/28 simplified gives 165/14
  6. So, 45/4 + 15/28 = 165/14
    In mixed form: 1111/14

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