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Add 2/28 and 63/7

1st number: 2/28, 2nd number: 9 0/7

2/28 + 63/7 is 127/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 7 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    2/28 = 2 × 1/28 × 1 = 2/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 4 = 28,
    63/7 = 63 × 4/7 × 4 = 252/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/28 + 252/28 = 2 + 252/28 = 254/28
  5. 254/28 simplified gives 127/14
  6. So, 2/28 + 63/7 = 127/14
    In mixed form: 91/14

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