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Add 63/8 and 25/28

1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 25/28

63/8 + 25/28 is 491/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 28 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    63/8 = 63 × 7/8 × 7 = 441/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
    25/28 = 25 × 2/28 × 2 = 50/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/56 + 50/56 = 441 + 50/56 = 491/56
  5. So, 63/8 + 25/28 = 491/56
    In mixed form: 843/56

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