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Add 28/6 and 16/63

1st number: 4 4/6, 2nd number: 16/63

28/6 + 16/63 is 310/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
    28/6 = 28 × 21/6 × 21 = 588/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    16/63 = 16 × 2/63 × 2 = 32/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/126 + 32/126 = 588 + 32/126 = 620/126
  5. 620/126 simplified gives 310/63
  6. So, 28/6 + 16/63 = 310/63
    In mixed form: 458/63

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