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Add 8/28 and 28/63

8/28 + 28/63 is 46/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    8/28 = 8 × 9/28 × 9 = 72/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    28/63 = 28 × 4/63 × 4 = 112/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/252 + 112/252 = 72 + 112/252 = 184/252
  5. 184/252 simplified gives 46/63
  6. So, 8/28 + 28/63 = 46/63

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