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Add 45/28 and 63/96

1^st number: 1 17/28, 2^nd number: 63/96

45/28 + 63/96 is 507/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   45/28 = 45 × 24/28 × 24 = 1080/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   63/96 = 63 × 7/96 × 7 = 441/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/672 + 441/672 = 1080 + 441/672 = 1521/672
5. 1521/672 simplified gives 507/224
6. So, 45/28 + 63/96 = 507/224
   In mixed form: 259/224

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