Add 64/28 and 28/36, Solve 2 8/28 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 64/28 and 28/36

1^st number: 2 8/28, 2^nd number: 28/36

64/28 + 28/36 is 193/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
64/28 = 64 × 9/28 × 9 = 576/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
Add the two like fractions:
576/252 + 196/252 = 576 + 196/252 = 772/252
772/252 simplified gives 193/63
So, 64/28 + 28/36 = 193/63
In mixed form: 34/63

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