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Add 28/45 and 42/90

28/45 + 42/90 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    28/45 = 28 × 2/45 × 2 = 56/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/90 + 42/90 = 56 + 42/90 = 98/90
  5. 98/90 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 28/45 + 42/90 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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