Add 63/28 and 18/16, Solve 2 7/28 + 1 2/16 as a fraction

Add 63/28 and 18/16

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

63/28 + 18/16 is 27/8.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
63/28 = 63 × 4/28 × 4 = 252/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
18/16 = 18 × 7/16 × 7 = 126/112
Add the two like fractions:
252/112 + 126/112 = 252 + 126/112 = 378/112
378/112 simplified gives 27/8
So, 63/28 + 18/16 = 27/8
In mixed form: 33/8

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