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Add 9/45 and 40/28

1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 1 12/28

9/45 + 40/28 is 57/35.

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,
    40/28 = 40 × 45/28 × 45 = 1800/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/1260 + 1800/1260 = 252 + 1800/1260 = 2052/1260
  5. 2052/1260 simplified gives 57/35
  6. So, 9/45 + 40/28 = 57/35
    In mixed form: 122/35

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