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Add 2/28 and 2/9

2/28 + 2/9 is 37/126.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    2/9 = 2 × 28/9 × 28 = 56/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/252 + 56/252 = 18 + 56/252 = 74/252
  5. 74/252 simplified gives 37/126
  6. So, 2/28 + 2/9 = 37/126

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