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Add 8/6 and 63/28

1st number: 1 2/6, 2nd number: 2 7/28

8/6 + 63/28 is 43/12.

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,
    8/6 = 8 × 14/6 × 14 = 112/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/84 + 189/84 = 112 + 189/84 = 301/84
  5. 301/84 simplified gives 43/12
  6. So, 8/6 + 63/28 = 43/12
    In mixed form: 37/12

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