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Add 9/45 and 4/28

9/45 + 4/28 is 12/35.

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,
    9/45 = 9 × 28/45 × 28 = 252/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    4/28 = 4 × 45/28 × 45 = 180/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/1260 + 180/1260 = 252 + 180/1260 = 432/1260
  5. 432/1260 simplified gives 12/35
  6. So, 9/45 + 4/28 = 12/35

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