Add 60/28 and 50/63, Solve 2 4/28 + 50/63 as a fraction

Add 60/28 and 50/63

1^st number: 2 4/28, 2^nd number: 50/63

60/28 + 50/63 is 185/63.

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,
60/28 = 60 × 9/28 × 9 = 540/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252
Add the two like fractions:
540/252 + 200/252 = 540 + 200/252 = 740/252
740/252 simplified gives 185/63
So, 60/28 + 50/63 = 185/63
In mixed form: 259/63

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