Add 5/7 and 28/45
5/7 + 28/45 is 421/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
5/7 = 5 × 45/7 × 45 = 225/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
28/45 = 28 × 7/45 × 7 = 196/315 - Add the two like fractions:
225/315 + 196/315 = 225 + 196/315 = 421/315 - So, 5/7 + 28/45 = 421/315
In mixed form: 1106/315
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