Add 64/28 and 9/45
1st number: 2 8/28, 2nd number: 9/45
64/28 + 9/45 is 87/35.
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,
64/28 = 64 × 45/28 × 45 = 2880/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
9/45 = 9 × 28/45 × 28 = 252/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
2880/1260 + 252/1260 = 2880 + 252/1260 = 3132/1260 - 3132/1260 simplified gives 87/35
- So, 64/28 + 9/45 = 87/35
In mixed form: 217/35
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