Add 63/28 and 8/27
1st number: 2 7/28, 2nd number: 8/27
63/28 + 8/27 is 275/108.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 28/27 × 28 = 224/756 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/756 + 224/756 = 1701 + 224/756 = 1925/756 - 1925/756 simplified gives 275/108
- So, 63/28 + 8/27 = 275/108
In mixed form: 259/108
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