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Add 28/35 and 16/45

28/35 + 16/45 is 52/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    28/35 = 28 × 9/35 × 9 = 252/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    16/45 = 16 × 7/45 × 7 = 112/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/315 + 112/315 = 252 + 112/315 = 364/315
  5. 364/315 simplified gives 52/45
  6. So, 28/35 + 16/45 = 52/45
    In mixed form: 17/45

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