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Add 7/30 and 45/28

1st number: 7/30, 2nd number: 1 17/28

7/30 + 45/28 is 773/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
    7/30 = 7 × 14/30 × 14 = 98/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    45/28 = 45 × 15/28 × 15 = 675/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/420 + 675/420 = 98 + 675/420 = 773/420
  5. So, 7/30 + 45/28 = 773/420
    In mixed form: 1353/420

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