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Add 27/63 and 2/8

27/63 + 2/8 is 19/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 8 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    27/63 = 27 × 8/63 × 8 = 216/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    2/8 = 2 × 63/8 × 63 = 126/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/504 + 126/504 = 216 + 126/504 = 342/504
  5. 342/504 simplified gives 19/28
  6. So, 27/63 + 2/8 = 19/28

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