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Add 63/35 and 2/27

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 2/27

63/35 + 2/27 is 253/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    63/35 = 63 × 27/35 × 27 = 1701/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    2/27 = 2 × 35/27 × 35 = 70/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/945 + 70/945 = 1701 + 70/945 = 1771/945
  5. 1771/945 simplified gives 253/135
  6. So, 63/35 + 2/27 = 253/135
    In mixed form: 1118/135

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