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Add 2/28 and 63/10

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 6 3/10

2/28 + 63/10 is 223/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    63/10 = 63 × 14/10 × 14 = 882/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/140 + 882/140 = 10 + 882/140 = 892/140
  5. 892/140 simplified gives 223/35
  6. So, 2/28 + 63/10 = 223/35
    In mixed form: 613/35

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