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Add 28/56 and 16/45

28/56 + 16/45 is 77/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
    28/56 = 28 × 45/56 × 45 = 1260/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
    16/45 = 16 × 56/45 × 56 = 896/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/2520 + 896/2520 = 1260 + 896/2520 = 2156/2520
  5. 2156/2520 simplified gives 77/90
  6. So, 28/56 + 16/45 = 77/90

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