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Add 28/45 and 9/54

28/45 + 9/54 is 71/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    28/45 = 28 × 6/45 × 6 = 168/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/270 + 45/270 = 168 + 45/270 = 213/270
  5. 213/270 simplified gives 71/90
  6. So, 28/45 + 9/54 = 71/90

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