Add 63/28 and 5/12, Solve 2 7/28 + 5/12 as a fraction

Add 63/28 and 5/12

1^st number: 2 7/28, 2^nd number: 5/12

63/28 + 5/12 is 8/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 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 12 × 7 = 84,
5/12 = 5 × 7/12 × 7 = 35/84
Add the two like fractions:
189/84 + 35/84 = 189 + 35/84 = 224/84
224/84 simplified gives 8/3
So, 63/28 + 5/12 = 8/3
In mixed form: 22/3

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