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Add 28/3 and 48/45

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 1 3/45

28/3 + 48/45 is 52/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    28/3 = 28 × 15/3 × 15 = 420/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    48/45 = 48 × 1/45 × 1 = 48/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/45 + 48/45 = 420 + 48/45 = 468/45
  5. 468/45 simplified gives 52/5
  6. So, 28/3 + 48/45 = 52/5
    In mixed form: 102/5

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