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Add 45/32 and 12/63

1st number: 1 13/32, 2nd number: 12/63

45/32 + 12/63 is 1073/672.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 63 is 2016

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
    45/32 = 45 × 63/32 × 63 = 2835/2016
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
    12/63 = 12 × 32/63 × 32 = 384/2016
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/2016 + 384/2016 = 2835 + 384/2016 = 3219/2016
  5. 3219/2016 simplified gives 1073/672
  6. So, 45/32 + 12/63 = 1073/672
    In mixed form: 1401/672

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