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Add 6/28 and 7/45

6/28 + 7/45 is 233/630.

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,
    6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    7/45 = 7 × 28/45 × 28 = 196/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1260 + 196/1260 = 270 + 196/1260 = 466/1260
  5. 466/1260 simplified gives 233/630
  6. So, 6/28 + 7/45 = 233/630

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