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Add 63/6 and 2/28

1st number: 10 3/6, 2nd number: 2/28

63/6 + 2/28 is 74/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    63/6 = 63 × 14/6 × 14 = 882/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/84 + 6/84 = 882 + 6/84 = 888/84
  5. 888/84 simplified gives 74/7
  6. So, 63/6 + 2/28 = 74/7
    In mixed form: 104/7

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