Add 28/45 and 63/27, Solve 28/45 + 2 9/27 as a fraction

Add 28/45 and 63/27

1^st number: 28/45, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

28/45 + 63/27 is 133/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 27 is 135

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
28/45 = 28 × 3/45 × 3 = 84/135
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
63/27 = 63 × 5/27 × 5 = 315/135
Add the two like fractions:
84/135 + 315/135 = 84 + 315/135 = 399/135
399/135 simplified gives 133/45
So, 28/45 + 63/27 = 133/45
In mixed form: 243/45

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