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Add 28/6 and 49/45

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 1 4/45

28/6 + 49/45 is 259/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    28/6 = 28 × 15/6 × 15 = 420/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/90 + 98/90 = 420 + 98/90 = 518/90
  5. 518/90 simplified gives 259/45
  6. So, 28/6 + 49/45 = 259/45
    In mixed form: 534/45

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