Add 63/28 and 24/3, Solve 2 7/28 + 8 0/3 as a fraction

Add 63/28 and 24/3

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 8 0/3

63/28 + 24/3 is 41/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
24/3 = 24 × 28/3 × 28 = 672/84
Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 672/84 = 189 + 672/84 = 861/84
861/84 simplified gives 41/4
So, 63/28 + 24/3 = 41/4
In mixed form: 101/4

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