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Add 45/24 and 28/63

1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 28/63

45/24 + 28/63 is 167/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
    45/24 = 45 × 21/24 × 21 = 945/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/504 + 224/504 = 945 + 224/504 = 1169/504
  5. 1169/504 simplified gives 167/72
  6. So, 45/24 + 28/63 = 167/72
    In mixed form: 223/72

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