Add 45/6 and 2/28
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 2/28
456 + 228 is 537.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
456 = 45 × 146 × 14 = 63084 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
228 = 2 × 328 × 3 = 684 - Add the two like fractions:
63084 + 684 = 630 + 684 = 63684 - 636/84 simplified gives 537
- So, 45/6 + 2/28 = 53/7
In mixed form: 747
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