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Add 28/14 and 28/63

1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 28/63

28/14 + 28/63 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    28/14 = 28 × 9/14 × 9 = 252/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/126 + 56/126 = 252 + 56/126 = 308/126
  5. 308/126 simplified gives 22/9
  6. So, 28/14 + 28/63 = 22/9
    In mixed form: 24/9

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