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Add 75/28 and 12/45

1st number: 2 19/28, 2nd number: 12/45

75/28 + 12/45 is 1237/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    75/28 = 75 × 45/28 × 45 = 3375/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    12/45 = 12 × 28/45 × 28 = 336/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/1260 + 336/1260 = 3375 + 336/1260 = 3711/1260
  5. 3711/1260 simplified gives 1237/420
  6. So, 75/28 + 12/45 = 1237/420
    In mixed form: 2397/420

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