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Add 7/28 and 56/45

1st number: 7/28, 2nd number: 1 11/45

7/28 + 56/45 is 269/180.

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,
    7/28 = 7 × 45/28 × 45 = 315/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    56/45 = 56 × 28/45 × 28 = 1568/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/1260 + 1568/1260 = 315 + 1568/1260 = 1883/1260
  5. 1883/1260 simplified gives 269/180
  6. So, 7/28 + 56/45 = 269/180
    In mixed form: 189/180

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