Add 35/12 and 27/63, Solve 2 11/12 + 27/63 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 27/63

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 27/63

35/12 + 27/63 is 281/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 63 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 21 = 252,
35/12 = 35 × 21/12 × 21 = 735/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252
Add the two like fractions:
735/252 + 108/252 = 735 + 108/252 = 843/252
843/252 simplified gives 281/84
So, 35/12 + 27/63 = 281/84
In mixed form: 329/84

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