Add 63/35 and 5/27, Solve 1 28/35 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 63/35 and 5/27

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 5/27

63/35 + 5/27 is 268/135.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
63/35 = 63 × 27/35 × 27 = 1701/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
5/27 = 5 × 35/27 × 35 = 175/945
Add the two like fractions:
1701/945 + 175/945 = 1701 + 175/945 = 1876/945
1876/945 simplified gives 268/135
So, 63/35 + 5/27 = 268/135
In mixed form: 1133/135

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