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Add 28/3 and 63/45

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 1 18/45

28/3 + 63/45 is 161/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    28/3 = 28 × 15/3 × 15 = 420/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    63/45 = 63 × 1/45 × 1 = 63/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/45 + 63/45 = 420 + 63/45 = 483/45
  5. 483/45 simplified gives 161/15
  6. So, 28/3 + 63/45 = 161/15
    In mixed form: 1011/15

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