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Add 63/28 and 45/96

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 45/96

63/28 + 45/96 is 87/32.

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,
   63/28 = 63 × 24/28 × 24 = 1512/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/672 + 315/672 = 1512 + 315/672 = 1827/672
5. 1827/672 simplified gives 87/32
6. So, 63/28 + 45/96 = 87/32
   In mixed form: 223/32

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