Add 28/12 and 24/63, Solve 2 4/12 + 24/63 as a fraction

Add 28/12 and 24/63

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 24/63

28/12 + 24/63 is 19/7.

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,
24/63 = 24 × 4/63 × 4 = 96/252
Add the two like fractions:
588/252 + 96/252 = 588 + 96/252 = 684/252
684/252 simplified gives 19/7
So, 28/12 + 24/63 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7

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