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Add 28/32 and 35/63

28/32 + 35/63 is 103/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    28/32 = 28 × 63/32 × 63 = 1764/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    35/63 = 35 × 32/63 × 32 = 1120/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/2016 + 1120/2016 = 1764 + 1120/2016 = 2884/2016
  5. 2884/2016 simplified gives 103/72
  6. So, 28/32 + 35/63 = 103/72
    In mixed form: 131/72

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