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Add 2/28 and 96/45

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 2 6/45

2/28 + 96/45 is 463/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    2/28 = 2 × 45/28 × 45 = 90/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    96/45 = 96 × 28/45 × 28 = 2688/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/1260 + 2688/1260 = 90 + 2688/1260 = 2778/1260
  5. 2778/1260 simplified gives 463/210
  6. So, 2/28 + 96/45 = 463/210
    In mixed form: 243/210

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