Add 54/45 and 4/28, Solve 1 9/45 + 4/28 as a fraction

Add 54/45 and 4/28

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 4/28

54/45 + 4/28 is 47/35.

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,
54/45 = 54 × 28/45 × 28 = 1512/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
4/28 = 4 × 45/28 × 45 = 180/1260
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1260 + 180/1260 = 1512 + 180/1260 = 1692/1260
1692/1260 simplified gives 47/35
So, 54/45 + 4/28 = 47/35
In mixed form: 112/35

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