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Add 49/45 and 6/28

1st number: 1 4/45, 2nd number: 6/28

49/45 + 6/28 is 821/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    49/45 = 49 × 28/45 × 28 = 1372/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1372/1260 + 270/1260 = 1372 + 270/1260 = 1642/1260
  5. 1642/1260 simplified gives 821/630
  6. So, 49/45 + 6/28 = 821/630
    In mixed form: 1191/630

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