Add 6/45 and 36/28
1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 8/28
6/45 + 36/28 is 149/105.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 28/45 × 28 = 168/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
36/28 = 36 × 45/28 × 45 = 1620/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1260 + 1620/1260 = 168 + 1620/1260 = 1788/1260 - 1788/1260 simplified gives 149/105
- So, 6/45 + 36/28 = 149/105
In mixed form: 144/105
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