Add 28/18 and 16/63, Solve 1 10/18 + 16/63 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 16/63

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 16/63

28/18 + 16/63 is 38/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
28/18 = 28 × 7/18 × 7 = 196/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
Add the two like fractions:
196/126 + 32/126 = 196 + 32/126 = 228/126
228/126 simplified gives 38/21
So, 28/18 + 16/63 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21

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