Add 25/3 and 63/28, Solve 8 1/3 + 2 7/28 as a fraction

Add 25/3 and 63/28

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

25/3 + 63/28 is 127/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
25/3 = 25 × 28/3 × 28 = 700/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
Add the two like fractions:
700/84 + 189/84 = 700 + 189/84 = 889/84
889/84 simplified gives 127/12
So, 25/3 + 63/28 = 127/12
In mixed form: 107/12

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