Add 28/35 and 63/14, Solve 28/35 + 4 7/14 as a fraction

Add 28/35 and 63/14

1^st number: 28/35, 2^nd number: 4 7/14

28/35 + 63/14 is 53/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 14 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
28/35 = 28 × 2/35 × 2 = 56/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
63/14 = 63 × 5/14 × 5 = 315/70
Add the two like fractions:
56/70 + 315/70 = 56 + 315/70 = 371/70
371/70 simplified gives 53/10
So, 28/35 + 63/14 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10

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