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Add 45/20 and 2/28

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 2/28

45/20 + 2/28 is 65/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    45/20 = 45 × 7/20 × 7 = 315/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/140 + 10/140 = 315 + 10/140 = 325/140
  5. 325/140 simplified gives 65/28
  6. So, 45/20 + 2/28 = 65/28
    In mixed form: 29/28

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