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Add 72/28 and 16/45

1st number: 2 16/28, 2nd number: 16/45

72/28 + 16/45 is 922/315.

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,
    72/28 = 72 × 45/28 × 45 = 3240/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    16/45 = 16 × 28/45 × 28 = 448/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/1260 + 448/1260 = 3240 + 448/1260 = 3688/1260
  5. 3688/1260 simplified gives 922/315
  6. So, 72/28 + 16/45 = 922/315
    In mixed form: 2292/315

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