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Add 45/14 and 15/28

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 15/28

45/14 + 15/28 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 2 = 28,
    45/14 = 45 × 2/14 × 2 = 90/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    15/28 = 15 × 1/28 × 1 = 15/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/28 + 15/28 = 90 + 15/28 = 105/28
  5. 105/28 simplified gives 15/4
  6. So, 45/14 + 15/28 = 15/4
    In mixed form: 33/4

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