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Add 28/25 and 1/45

1st number: 1 3/25, 2nd number: 1/45

28/25 + 1/45 is 257/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    28/25 = 28 × 9/25 × 9 = 252/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/225 + 5/225 = 252 + 5/225 = 257/225
  5. So, 28/25 + 1/45 = 257/225
    In mixed form: 132/225

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