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Add 6/28 and 60/63

6/28 + 60/63 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    6/28 = 6 × 9/28 × 9 = 54/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/252 + 240/252 = 54 + 240/252 = 294/252
  5. 294/252 simplified gives 7/6
  6. So, 6/28 + 60/63 = 7/6
    In mixed form: 11/6

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