Add 28/12 and 1/63, Solve 2 4/12 + 1/63 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 1/63

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 1/63

28/12 + 1/63 is 148/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
28/12 = 28 × 21/12 × 21 = 588/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
1/63 = 1 × 4/63 × 4 = 4/252
Add the two like fractions:
588/252 + 4/252 = 588 + 4/252 = 592/252
592/252 simplified gives 148/63
So, 28/12 + 1/63 = 148/63
In mixed form: 222/63

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