Add 7/45 and 30/28, Solve 7/45 + 1 2/28 as a fraction

Add 7/45 and 30/28

1^st number: 7/45, 2^nd number: 1 2/28

7/45 + 30/28 is 773/630.

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,
7/45 = 7 × 28/45 × 28 = 196/1260
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
30/28 = 30 × 45/28 × 45 = 1350/1260
Add the two like fractions:
196/1260 + 1350/1260 = 196 + 1350/1260 = 1546/1260
1546/1260 simplified gives 773/630
So, 7/45 + 30/28 = 773/630
In mixed form: 1143/630

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