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Add 45/50 and 60/28

1^st number: 45/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

45/50 + 60/28 is 213/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   45/50 = 45 × 14/50 × 14 = 630/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   60/28 = 60 × 25/28 × 25 = 1500/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/700 + 1500/700 = 630 + 1500/700 = 2130/700
5. 2130/700 simplified gives 213/70
6. So, 45/50 + 60/28 = 213/70
   In mixed form: 33/70

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