Add 7/5 and 28/45
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 28/45
7/5 + 28/45 is 91/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
7/5 = 7 × 9/5 × 9 = 63/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45 - Add the two like fractions:
63/45 + 28/45 = 63 + 28/45 = 91/45 - So, 7/5 + 28/45 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45
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