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Add 40/28 and 18/45

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 18/45

40/28 + 18/45 is 64/35.

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,
    40/28 = 40 × 45/28 × 45 = 1800/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    18/45 = 18 × 28/45 × 28 = 504/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1260 + 504/1260 = 1800 + 504/1260 = 2304/1260
  5. 2304/1260 simplified gives 64/35
  6. So, 40/28 + 18/45 = 64/35
    In mixed form: 129/35

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