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Add 7/45 and 42/28

1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 1 14/28

7/45 + 42/28 is 149/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    7/45 = 7 × 28/45 × 28 = 196/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/1260 + 1890/1260 = 196 + 1890/1260 = 2086/1260
  5. 2086/1260 simplified gives 149/90
  6. So, 7/45 + 42/28 = 149/90
    In mixed form: 159/90

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