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Add 90/81 and 45/28

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 1 17/28

90/81 + 45/28 is 685/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    90/81 = 90 × 28/81 × 28 = 2520/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    45/28 = 45 × 81/28 × 81 = 3645/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/2268 + 3645/2268 = 2520 + 3645/2268 = 6165/2268
  5. 6165/2268 simplified gives 685/252
  6. So, 90/81 + 45/28 = 685/252
    In mixed form: 2181/252

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