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Add 28/12 and 8/63

1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 8/63

28/12 + 8/63 is 155/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
    28/12 = 28 × 21/12 × 21 = 588/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/252 + 32/252 = 588 + 32/252 = 620/252
  5. 620/252 simplified gives 155/63
  6. So, 28/12 + 8/63 = 155/63
    In mixed form: 229/63

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