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Add 8/45 and 10/28

8/45 + 10/28 is 337/630.

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,
    8/45 = 8 × 28/45 × 28 = 224/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    10/28 = 10 × 45/28 × 45 = 450/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1260 + 450/1260 = 224 + 450/1260 = 674/1260
  5. 674/1260 simplified gives 337/630
  6. So, 8/45 + 10/28 = 337/630

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