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Add 28/63 and 35/27

1st number: 28/63, 2nd number: 1 8/27

28/63 + 35/27 is 47/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    28/63 = 28 × 3/63 × 3 = 84/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/189 + 245/189 = 84 + 245/189 = 329/189
  5. 329/189 simplified gives 47/27
  6. So, 28/63 + 35/27 = 47/27
    In mixed form: 120/27

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