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Add 2/81 and 63/28

1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 2 7/28

2/81 + 63/28 is 737/324.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 28 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    2/81 = 2 × 28/81 × 28 = 56/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    63/28 = 63 × 81/28 × 81 = 5103/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/2268 + 5103/2268 = 56 + 5103/2268 = 5159/2268
  5. 5159/2268 simplified gives 737/324
  6. So, 2/81 + 63/28 = 737/324
    In mixed form: 289/324

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