Add 63/18 and 2/28, Solve 3 9/18 + 2/28 as a fraction

Add 63/18 and 2/28

1^st number: 3 9/18, 2^nd number: 2/28

63/18 + 2/28 is 25/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
63/18 = 63 × 14/18 × 14 = 882/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252
Add the two like fractions:
882/252 + 18/252 = 882 + 18/252 = 900/252
900/252 simplified gives 25/7
So, 63/18 + 2/28 = 25/7
In mixed form: 34/7

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