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Add 28/4 and 49/45

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 1 4/45

28/4 + 49/45 is 364/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 45 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    28/4 = 28 × 45/4 × 45 = 1260/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/180 + 196/180 = 1260 + 196/180 = 1456/180
  5. 1456/180 simplified gives 364/45
  6. So, 28/4 + 49/45 = 364/45
    In mixed form: 84/45

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