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Add 28/7 and 2/9

1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 2/9

28/7 + 2/9 is 38/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    28/7 = 28 × 9/7 × 9 = 252/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/63 + 14/63 = 252 + 14/63 = 266/63
  5. 266/63 simplified gives 38/9
  6. So, 28/7 + 2/9 = 38/9
    In mixed form: 42/9

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