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Add 8/28 and 63/81

8/28 + 63/81 is 67/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
    8/28 = 8 × 81/28 × 81 = 648/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    63/81 = 63 × 28/81 × 28 = 1764/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/2268 + 1764/2268 = 648 + 1764/2268 = 2412/2268
  5. 2412/2268 simplified gives 67/63
  6. So, 8/28 + 63/81 = 67/63
    In mixed form: 14/63

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