Add 63/28 and 20/81
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 20/81
63/28 + 20/81 is 809/324.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
63/28 = 63 × 81/28 × 81 = 5103/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
20/81 = 20 × 28/81 × 28 = 560/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
5103/2268 + 560/2268 = 5103 + 560/2268 = 5663/2268 - 5663/2268 simplified gives 809/324
- So, 63/28 + 20/81 = 809/324
In mixed form: 2161/324
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