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Add 63/45 and 1/28

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 1/28

63/45 + 1/28 is 201/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 28 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
    63/45 = 63 × 28/45 × 28 = 1764/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    1/28 = 1 × 45/28 × 45 = 45/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/1260 + 45/1260 = 1764 + 45/1260 = 1809/1260
  5. 1809/1260 simplified gives 201/140
  6. So, 63/45 + 1/28 = 201/140
    In mixed form: 161/140

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