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Add 80/45 and 54/28

1st number: 1 35/45, 2nd number: 1 26/28

80/45 + 54/28 is 467/126.

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,
    80/45 = 80 × 28/45 × 28 = 2240/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    54/28 = 54 × 45/28 × 45 = 2430/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2240/1260 + 2430/1260 = 2240 + 2430/1260 = 4670/1260
  5. 4670/1260 simplified gives 467/126
  6. So, 80/45 + 54/28 = 467/126
    In mixed form: 389/126

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