Add 45/6 and 28/4
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 7 0/4
456 + 284 is 292.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
456 = 45 × 26 × 2 = 9012 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
284 = 28 × 34 × 3 = 8412 - Add the two like fractions:
9012 + 8412 = 90 + 8412 = 17412 - 174/12 simplified gives 292
- So, 45/6 + 28/4 = 29/2
In mixed form: 1412
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