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Add 28/45 and 42/36

1st number: 28/45, 2nd number: 1 6/36

28/45 + 42/36 is 161/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    28/45 = 28 × 4/45 × 4 = 112/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/180 + 210/180 = 112 + 210/180 = 322/180
  5. 322/180 simplified gives 161/90
  6. So, 28/45 + 42/36 = 161/90
    In mixed form: 171/90

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