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Add 2/12 and 28/45

2/12 + 28/45 is 71/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    2/12 = 2 × 15/12 × 15 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 112/180 = 30 + 112/180 = 142/180
  5. 142/180 simplified gives 71/90
  6. So, 2/12 + 28/45 = 71/90

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