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Add 80/28 and 3/45

1st number: 2 24/28, 2nd number: 3/45

80/28 + 3/45 is 307/105.

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,
    80/28 = 80 × 45/28 × 45 = 3600/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    3/45 = 3 × 28/45 × 28 = 84/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3600/1260 + 84/1260 = 3600 + 84/1260 = 3684/1260
  5. 3684/1260 simplified gives 307/105
  6. So, 80/28 + 3/45 = 307/105
    In mixed form: 297/105

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