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Add 63/35 and 60/81

1st number: 1 28/35, 2nd number: 60/81

63/35 + 60/81 is 343/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    63/35 = 63 × 81/35 × 81 = 5103/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    60/81 = 60 × 35/81 × 35 = 2100/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5103/2835 + 2100/2835 = 5103 + 2100/2835 = 7203/2835
  5. 7203/2835 simplified gives 343/135
  6. So, 63/35 + 60/81 = 343/135
    In mixed form: 273/135

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