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Add 28/45 and 48/75

28/45 + 48/75 is 284/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    28/45 = 28 × 5/45 × 5 = 140/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    48/75 = 48 × 3/75 × 3 = 144/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/225 + 144/225 = 140 + 144/225 = 284/225
  5. So, 28/45 + 48/75 = 284/225
    In mixed form: 159/225

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