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Add 30/28 and 50/45

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 1 5/45

30/28 + 50/45 is 275/126.

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,
    50/45 = 50 × 28/45 × 28 = 1400/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1260 + 1400/1260 = 1350 + 1400/1260 = 2750/1260
  5. 2750/1260 simplified gives 275/126
  6. So, 30/28 + 50/45 = 275/126
    In mixed form: 223/126

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