Add 28/63 and 12/14, Solve 28/63 + 12/14 as a fraction

Add 28/63 and 12/14

28/63 + 12/14 is 82/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
12/14 = 12 × 9/14 × 9 = 108/126
Add the two like fractions:
56/126 + 108/126 = 56 + 108/126 = 164/126
164/126 simplified gives 82/63
So, 28/63 + 12/14 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63

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