Add 63/28 and 16/27
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 16/27
63/28 + 16/27 is 307/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
63/28 = 63 × 27/28 × 27 = 1701/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/756 + 448/756 = 1701 + 448/756 = 2149/756 - 2149/756 simplified gives 307/108
- So, 63/28 + 16/27 = 307/108
In mixed form: 291/108
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