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Add 30/28 and 45/81

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 45/81

30/28 + 45/81 is 205/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    30/28 = 30 × 81/28 × 81 = 2430/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    45/81 = 45 × 28/81 × 28 = 1260/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/2268 + 1260/2268 = 2430 + 1260/2268 = 3690/2268
  5. 3690/2268 simplified gives 205/126
  6. So, 30/28 + 45/81 = 205/126
    In mixed form: 179/126

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