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Add 28/2 and 35/45

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 35/45

28/2 + 35/45 is 133/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    28/2 = 28 × 45/2 × 45 = 1260/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/90 + 70/90 = 1260 + 70/90 = 1330/90
  5. 1330/90 simplified gives 133/9
  6. So, 28/2 + 35/45 = 133/9
    In mixed form: 147/9

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