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Add 28/49 and 49/45

1st number: 28/49, 2nd number: 1 4/45

28/49 + 49/45 is 523/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
    28/49 = 28 × 45/49 × 45 = 1260/2205
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
    49/45 = 49 × 49/45 × 49 = 2401/2205
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/2205 + 2401/2205 = 1260 + 2401/2205 = 3661/2205
  5. 3661/2205 simplified gives 523/315
  6. So, 28/49 + 49/45 = 523/315
    In mixed form: 1208/315

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