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Add 28/9 and 45/72

1^st number: 3 1/9, 2^nd number: 45/72

28/9 + 45/72 is 269/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   28/9 = 28 × 8/9 × 8 = 224/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   45/72 = 45 × 1/72 × 1 = 45/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/72 + 45/72 = 224 + 45/72 = 269/72
5. So, 28/9 + 45/72 = 269/72
   In mixed form: 353/72

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