Add 45/28 and 36/63, Solve 1 17/28 + 36/63 as a fraction

Add 45/28 and 36/63

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 36/63

45/28 + 36/63 is 61/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
45/28 = 45 × 9/28 × 9 = 405/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
36/63 = 36 × 4/63 × 4 = 144/252
Add the two like fractions:
405/252 + 144/252 = 405 + 144/252 = 549/252
549/252 simplified gives 61/28
So, 45/28 + 36/63 = 61/28
In mixed form: 25/28

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