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Add 27/28 and 12/63

27/28 + 12/63 is 97/84.

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,
    27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    12/63 = 12 × 4/63 × 4 = 48/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/252 + 48/252 = 243 + 48/252 = 291/252
  5. 291/252 simplified gives 97/84
  6. So, 27/28 + 12/63 = 97/84
    In mixed form: 113/84

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