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Add 28/45 and 2/15

28/45 + 2/15 is 34/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    28/45 = 28 × 1/45 × 1 = 28/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    2/15 = 2 × 3/15 × 3 = 6/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/45 + 6/45 = 28 + 6/45 = 34/45
  5. So, 28/45 + 2/15 = 34/45

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