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Add 9/28 and 45/5

1st number: 9/28, 2nd number: 9 0/5

9/28 + 45/5 is 261/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 5 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    45/5 = 45 × 28/5 × 28 = 1260/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/140 + 1260/140 = 45 + 1260/140 = 1305/140
  5. 1305/140 simplified gives 261/28
  6. So, 9/28 + 45/5 = 261/28
    In mixed form: 99/28

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