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Add 28/72 and 6/45

28/72 + 6/45 is 47/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    28/72 = 28 × 5/72 × 5 = 140/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/360 + 48/360 = 140 + 48/360 = 188/360
  5. 188/360 simplified gives 47/90
  6. So, 28/72 + 6/45 = 47/90

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