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Add 45/2 and 20/28

1st number: 22 1/2, 2nd number: 20/28

45/2 + 20/28 is 325/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    45/2 = 45 × 14/2 × 14 = 630/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    20/28 = 20 × 1/28 × 1 = 20/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/28 + 20/28 = 630 + 20/28 = 650/28
  5. 650/28 simplified gives 325/14
  6. So, 45/2 + 20/28 = 325/14
    In mixed form: 233/14

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