Add 35/9 and 28/63, Solve 3 8/9 + 28/63 as a fraction

Add 35/9 and 28/63

1^st number: 3 8/9, 2^nd number: 28/63

35/9 + 28/63 is 13/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 63 is 63

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
35/9 = 35 × 7/9 × 7 = 245/63
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
28/63 = 28 × 1/63 × 1 = 28/63
Add the two like fractions:
245/63 + 28/63 = 245 + 28/63 = 273/63
273/63 simplified gives 13/3
So, 35/9 + 28/63 = 13/3
In mixed form: 41/3

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