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Add 6/8 and 27/63

6/8 + 27/63 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    6/8 = 6 × 63/8 × 63 = 378/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    27/63 = 27 × 8/63 × 8 = 216/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/504 + 216/504 = 378 + 216/504 = 594/504
  5. 594/504 simplified gives 33/28
  6. So, 6/8 + 27/63 = 33/28
    In mixed form: 15/28

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