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Add 10/24 and 63/28

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 2 7/28

10/24 + 63/28 is 8/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    63/28 = 63 × 6/28 × 6 = 378/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/168 + 378/168 = 70 + 378/168 = 448/168
  5. 448/168 simplified gives 8/3
  6. So, 10/24 + 63/28 = 8/3
    In mixed form: 22/3

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