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Add 30/28 and 24/45

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 24/45

30/28 + 24/45 is 337/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    30/28 = 30 × 45/28 × 45 = 1350/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    24/45 = 24 × 28/45 × 28 = 672/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1260 + 672/1260 = 1350 + 672/1260 = 2022/1260
  5. 2022/1260 simplified gives 337/210
  6. So, 30/28 + 24/45 = 337/210
    In mixed form: 1127/210

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