Add 60/16 and 63/28, Solve 3 12/16 + 2 7/28 as a fraction

Add 60/16 and 63/28

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

60/16 + 63/28 is 6/1.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 28 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
60/16 = 60 × 7/16 × 7 = 420/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
63/28 = 63 × 4/28 × 4 = 252/112
Add the two like fractions:
420/112 + 252/112 = 420 + 252/112 = 672/112
672/112 simplified gives 6/1
So, 60/16 + 63/28 = 6/1

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