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Add 1/9 and 3/28

1/9 + 3/28 is 55/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 28 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    1/9 = 1 × 28/9 × 28 = 28/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    3/28 = 3 × 9/28 × 9 = 27/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/252 + 27/252 = 28 + 27/252 = 55/252
  5. So, 1/9 + 3/28 = 55/252

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