Add 27/63 and 2/28
27/63 + 2/28 is 1/2.
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,
27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
2/28 = 2 × 9/28 × 9 = 18/252 - Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 18/252 = 108 + 18/252 = 126/252 - 126/252 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 27/63 + 2/28 = 1/2
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