Add 63/27 and 27/28, Solve 2 9/27 + 27/28 as a fraction

Add 63/27 and 27/28

1^st number: 2 9/27, 2^nd number: 27/28

63/27 + 27/28 is 277/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 28 is 756

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
63/27 = 63 × 28/27 × 28 = 1764/756
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
27/28 = 27 × 27/28 × 27 = 729/756
Add the two like fractions:
1764/756 + 729/756 = 1764 + 729/756 = 2493/756
2493/756 simplified gives 277/84
So, 63/27 + 27/28 = 277/84
In mixed form: 325/84

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