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Add 28/16 and 36/63

1st number: 1 12/16, 2nd number: 36/63

28/16 + 36/63 is 65/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
    28/16 = 28 × 63/16 × 63 = 1764/1008
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
    36/63 = 36 × 16/63 × 16 = 576/1008
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/1008 + 576/1008 = 1764 + 576/1008 = 2340/1008
  5. 2340/1008 simplified gives 65/28
  6. So, 28/16 + 36/63 = 65/28
    In mixed form: 29/28

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