Add 35/6 and 28/63, Solve 5 5/6 + 28/63 as a fraction

Add 35/6 and 28/63

1^st number: 5 5/6, 2^nd number: 28/63

35/6 + 28/63 is 113/18.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 21 = 126,
35/6 = 35 × 21/6 × 21 = 735/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126
Add the two like fractions:
735/126 + 56/126 = 735 + 56/126 = 791/126
791/126 simplified gives 113/18
So, 35/6 + 28/63 = 113/18
In mixed form: 65/18

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