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Add 14/45 and 48/28

1st number: 14/45, 2nd number: 1 20/28

14/45 + 48/28 is 638/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    14/45 = 14 × 28/45 × 28 = 392/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    48/28 = 48 × 45/28 × 45 = 2160/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/1260 + 2160/1260 = 392 + 2160/1260 = 2552/1260
  5. 2552/1260 simplified gives 638/315
  6. So, 14/45 + 48/28 = 638/315
    In mixed form: 28/315

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