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Add 28/36 and 45/84

28/36 + 45/84 is 331/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/252 + 135/252 = 196 + 135/252 = 331/252
  5. So, 28/36 + 45/84 = 331/252
    In mixed form: 179/252

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