Add 49/45 and 27/28
1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 27/28
49/45 + 27/28 is 2587/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
49/45 = 49 × 28/45 × 28 = 1372/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
27/28 = 27 × 45/28 × 45 = 1215/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/1260 + 1215/1260 = 1372 + 1215/1260 = 2587/1260 - So, 49/45 + 27/28 = 2587/1260
In mixed form: 267/1260
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