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Add 28/35 and 2/9

28/35 + 2/9 is 46/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 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 9 × 35 = 315,
    2/9 = 2 × 35/9 × 35 = 70/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/315 + 70/315 = 252 + 70/315 = 322/315
  5. 322/315 simplified gives 46/45
  6. So, 28/35 + 2/9 = 46/45
    In mixed form: 11/45

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