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Add 28/32 and 42/63

28/32 + 42/63 is 37/24.

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,
    42/63 = 42 × 32/63 × 32 = 1344/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/2016 + 1344/2016 = 1764 + 1344/2016 = 3108/2016
  5. 3108/2016 simplified gives 37/24
  6. So, 28/32 + 42/63 = 37/24
    In mixed form: 113/24

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