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Add 2/28 and 4/63

2/28 + 4/63 is 17/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    4/63 = 4 × 4/63 × 4 = 16/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/252 + 16/252 = 18 + 16/252 = 34/252
  5. 34/252 simplified gives 17/126
  6. So, 2/28 + 4/63 = 17/126

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