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Add 10/45 and 28/9

1st number: 10/45, 2nd number: 3 1/9

10/45 + 28/9 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    28/9 = 28 × 5/9 × 5 = 140/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/45 + 140/45 = 10 + 140/45 = 150/45
  5. 150/45 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 10/45 + 28/9 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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