Add 28/63 and 63/8, Solve 28/63 + 7 7/8 as a fraction

Add 28/63 and 63/8

1^st number: 28/63, 2^nd number: 7 7/8

28/63 + 63/8 is 599/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
28/63 = 28 × 8/63 × 8 = 224/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
63/8 = 63 × 63/8 × 63 = 3969/504
Add the two like fractions:
224/504 + 3969/504 = 224 + 3969/504 = 4193/504
4193/504 simplified gives 599/72
So, 28/63 + 63/8 = 599/72
In mixed form: 823/72

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