Add 28/63 and 8/27
28/63 + 8/27 is 20/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
28/63 = 28 × 3/63 × 3 = 84/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189 - Add the two like fractions:
84/189 + 56/189 = 84 + 56/189 = 140/189 - 140/189 simplified gives 20/27
- So, 28/63 + 8/27 = 20/27
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