Add 20/63 and 27/28
20/63 + 27/28 is 323/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 28 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
20/63 = 20 × 4/63 × 4 = 80/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Add the two like fractions:
80/252 + 243/252 = 80 + 243/252 = 323/252 - So, 20/63 + 27/28 = 323/252
In mixed form: 171/252
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