Add 5/28 and 25/45
5/28 + 25/45 is 185/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
5/28 = 5 × 45/28 × 45 = 225/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
25/45 = 25 × 28/45 × 28 = 700/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
225/1260 + 700/1260 = 225 + 700/1260 = 925/1260 - 925/1260 simplified gives 185/252
- So, 5/28 + 25/45 = 185/252
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