Add 28/12 and 16/63, Solve 2 4/12 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 16/63

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 16/63

28/12 + 16/63 is 163/63.

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,
16/63 = 16 × 4/63 × 4 = 64/252
Add the two like fractions:
588/252 + 64/252 = 588 + 64/252 = 652/252
652/252 simplified gives 163/63
So, 28/12 + 16/63 = 163/63
In mixed form: 237/63

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