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Add 45/28 and 8/45

1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 8/45

45/28 + 8/45 is 2249/1260.

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,
    8/45 = 8 × 28/45 × 28 = 224/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2025/1260 + 224/1260 = 2025 + 224/1260 = 2249/1260
  5. So, 45/28 + 8/45 = 2249/1260
    In mixed form: 1989/1260

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