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Add 45/50 and 28/20

1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 1 8/20

45/50 + 28/20 is 23/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    45/50 = 45 × 2/50 × 2 = 90/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    28/20 = 28 × 5/20 × 5 = 140/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/100 + 140/100 = 90 + 140/100 = 230/100
  5. 230/100 simplified gives 23/10
  6. So, 45/50 + 28/20 = 23/10
    In mixed form: 23/10

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