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Add 28/64 and 42/63

28/64 + 42/63 is 53/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 64 and 63 is 4032

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4032
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 63 = 4032,
    28/64 = 28 × 63/64 × 63 = 1764/4032
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 64 = 4032,
    42/63 = 42 × 64/63 × 64 = 2688/4032
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/4032 + 2688/4032 = 1764 + 2688/4032 = 4452/4032
  5. 4452/4032 simplified gives 53/48
  6. So, 28/64 + 42/63 = 53/48
    In mixed form: 15/48

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