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Add 28/2 and 14/63

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

28/2 + 14/63 is 128/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    28/2 = 28 × 63/2 × 63 = 1764/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    14/63 = 14 × 2/63 × 2 = 28/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/126 + 28/126 = 1764 + 28/126 = 1792/126
  5. 1792/126 simplified gives 128/9
  6. So, 28/2 + 14/63 = 128/9
    In mixed form: 142/9

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