Add 9/45 and 2/28
9/45 + 2/28 is 19/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/45 = 9 × 28/45 × 28 = 252/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
2/28 = 2 × 45/28 × 45 = 90/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
252/1260 + 90/1260 = 252 + 90/1260 = 342/1260 - 342/1260 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 9/45 + 2/28 = 19/70
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