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Add 84/2 and 28/63

1st number: 42 0/2, 2nd number: 28/63

84/2 + 28/63 is 382/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    84/2 = 84 × 63/2 × 63 = 5292/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    28/63 = 28 × 2/63 × 2 = 56/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5292/126 + 56/126 = 5292 + 56/126 = 5348/126
  5. 5348/126 simplified gives 382/9
  6. So, 84/2 + 28/63 = 382/9
    In mixed form: 424/9

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