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Add 28/63 and 2/5

28/63 + 2/5 is 38/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 5 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    28/63 = 28 × 5/63 × 5 = 140/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 63 = 315,
    2/5 = 2 × 63/5 × 63 = 126/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/315 + 126/315 = 140 + 126/315 = 266/315
  5. 266/315 simplified gives 38/45
  6. So, 28/63 + 2/5 = 38/45

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