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Add 28/32 and 9/45

28/32 + 9/45 is 43/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    28/32 = 28 × 45/32 × 45 = 1260/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    9/45 = 9 × 32/45 × 32 = 288/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1440 + 288/1440 = 1260 + 288/1440 = 1548/1440
  5. 1548/1440 simplified gives 43/40
  6. So, 28/32 + 9/45 = 43/40
    In mixed form: 13/40

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