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Add 28/14 and 42/45

1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 42/45

28/14 + 42/45 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    28/14 = 28 × 45/14 × 45 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/630 + 588/630 = 1260 + 588/630 = 1848/630
  5. 1848/630 simplified gives 44/15
  6. So, 28/14 + 42/45 = 44/15
    In mixed form: 214/15

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