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Add 28/45 and 15/72

28/45 + 15/72 is 299/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   15/72 = 15 × 5/72 × 5 = 75/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/360 + 75/360 = 224 + 75/360 = 299/360
5. So, 28/45 + 15/72 = 299/360

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