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Add 32/28 and 15/45

1st number: 1 4/28, 2nd number: 15/45

32/28 + 15/45 is 31/21.

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,
    32/28 = 32 × 45/28 × 45 = 1440/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    15/45 = 15 × 28/45 × 28 = 420/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1260 + 420/1260 = 1440 + 420/1260 = 1860/1260
  5. 1860/1260 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 32/28 + 15/45 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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