Add 63/28 and 12/18, Solve 2 7/28 + 12/18 as a fraction

Add 63/28 and 12/18

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 12/18

63/28 + 12/18 is 35/12.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
63/28 = 63 × 9/28 × 9 = 567/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
12/18 = 12 × 14/18 × 14 = 168/252
Add the two like fractions:
567/252 + 168/252 = 567 + 168/252 = 735/252
735/252 simplified gives 35/12
So, 63/28 + 12/18 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12

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