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Add 63/96 and 84/45

1st number: 63/96, 2nd number: 1 39/45

63/96 + 84/45 is 1211/480.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 45 is 1440

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
    63/96 = 63 × 15/96 × 15 = 945/1440
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 32 = 1440,
    84/45 = 84 × 32/45 × 32 = 2688/1440
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1440 + 2688/1440 = 945 + 2688/1440 = 3633/1440
  5. 3633/1440 simplified gives 1211/480
  6. So, 63/96 + 84/45 = 1211/480
    In mixed form: 2251/480

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