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Add 63/4 and 28/32

1st number: 15 3/4, 2nd number: 28/32

63/4 + 28/32 is 133/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 32 is 32

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 8 = 32,
    63/4 = 63 × 8/4 × 8 = 504/32
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
    28/32 = 28 × 1/32 × 1 = 28/32
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    504/32 + 28/32 = 504 + 28/32 = 532/32
  5. 532/32 simplified gives 133/8
  6. So, 63/4 + 28/32 = 133/8
    In mixed form: 165/8

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