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Add 28/16 and 42/45

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 42/45

28/16 + 42/45 is 161/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 45 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
    28/16 = 28 × 45/16 × 45 = 1260/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
    42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/720 + 672/720 = 1260 + 672/720 = 1932/720
  5. 1932/720 simplified gives 161/60
  6. So, 28/16 + 42/45 = 161/60
    In mixed form: 241/60

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