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Add 45/14 and 28/15

1st number: 3 3/14, 2nd number: 1 13/15

45/14 + 28/15 is 1067/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    45/14 = 45 × 15/14 × 15 = 675/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    28/15 = 28 × 14/15 × 14 = 392/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/210 + 392/210 = 675 + 392/210 = 1067/210
  5. So, 45/14 + 28/15 = 1067/210
    In mixed form: 517/210

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