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Add 63/32 and 1/45

1st number: 1 31/32, 2nd number: 1/45

63/32 + 1/45 is 2867/1440.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 45 = 1440,
    63/32 = 63 × 45/32 × 45 = 2835/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    1/45 = 1 × 32/45 × 32 = 32/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2835/1440 + 32/1440 = 2835 + 32/1440 = 2867/1440
  5. So, 63/32 + 1/45 = 2867/1440
    In mixed form: 11427/1440

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