Add 28/18 and 2/7, Solve 1 10/18 + 2/7 as a fraction

Add 28/18 and 2/7

1^st number: 1 10/18, 2^nd number: 2/7

28/18 + 2/7 is 116/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 7 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 7 × 18 = 126,
2/7 = 2 × 18/7 × 18 = 36/126
Add the two like fractions:
196/126 + 36/126 = 196 + 36/126 = 232/126
232/126 simplified gives 116/63
So, 28/18 + 2/7 = 116/63
In mixed form: 153/63

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