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Add 4/12 and 45/28

1^st number: 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 17/28

4/12 + 45/28 is 163/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   28/84 + 135/84 = 28 + 135/84 = 163/84
5. So, 4/12 + 45/28 = 163/84
   In mixed form: 179/84

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