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Add 63/28 and 4/27

1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 4/27

63/28 + 4/27 is 259/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
    63/28 = 63 × 27/28 × 27 = 1701/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    4/27 = 4 × 28/27 × 28 = 112/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/756 + 112/756 = 1701 + 112/756 = 1813/756
  5. 1813/756 simplified gives 259/108
  6. So, 63/28 + 4/27 = 259/108
    In mixed form: 243/108

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