Add 28/63 and 18/16, Solve 28/63 + 1 2/16 as a fraction

Add 28/63 and 18/16

1^st number: 28/63, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

28/63 + 18/16 is 113/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 16 is 1008

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
28/63 = 28 × 16/63 × 16 = 448/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
18/16 = 18 × 63/16 × 63 = 1134/1008
Add the two like fractions:
448/1008 + 1134/1008 = 448 + 1134/1008 = 1582/1008
1582/1008 simplified gives 113/72
So, 28/63 + 18/16 = 113/72
In mixed form: 141/72

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