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Add 45/28 and 36/45

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 36/45

45/28 + 36/45 is 337/140.

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,
   45/28 = 45 × 45/28 × 45 = 2025/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   36/45 = 36 × 28/45 × 28 = 1008/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1260 + 1008/1260 = 2025 + 1008/1260 = 3033/1260
5. 3033/1260 simplified gives 337/140
6. So, 45/28 + 36/45 = 337/140
   In mixed form: 257/140

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