Add 27/28 and 60/63
27/28 + 60/63 is 23/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
27/28 = 27 × 9/28 × 9 = 243/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
60/63 = 60 × 4/63 × 4 = 240/252 - Add the two like fractions:
243/252 + 240/252 = 243 + 240/252 = 483/252 - 483/252 simplified gives 23/12
- So, 27/28 + 60/63 = 23/12
In mixed form: 111/12
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