Add 5/45 and 45/28
1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 1 17/28
5/45 + 45/28 is 433/252.
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,
5/45 = 5 × 28/45 × 28 = 140/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
45/28 = 45 × 45/28 × 45 = 2025/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
140/1260 + 2025/1260 = 140 + 2025/1260 = 2165/1260 - 2165/1260 simplified gives 433/252
- So, 5/45 + 45/28 = 433/252
In mixed form: 1181/252
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