Add 48/28 and 20/63, Solve 1 20/28 + 20/63 as a fraction

Add 48/28 and 20/63

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 20/63

48/28 + 20/63 is 128/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
48/28 = 48 × 9/28 × 9 = 432/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252
Add the two like fractions:
432/252 + 80/252 = 432 + 80/252 = 512/252
512/252 simplified gives 128/63
So, 48/28 + 20/63 = 128/63
In mixed form: 22/63

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