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Add 28/4 and 3/63

1st number: 7 0/4, 2nd number: 3/63

28/4 + 3/63 is 148/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
    28/4 = 28 × 63/4 × 63 = 1764/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    3/63 = 3 × 4/63 × 4 = 12/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/252 + 12/252 = 1764 + 12/252 = 1776/252
  5. 1776/252 simplified gives 148/21
  6. So, 28/4 + 3/63 = 148/21
    In mixed form: 71/21

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