Add 2/63 and 48/27
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 21/27
2/63 + 48/27 is 38/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
2/63 = 2 × 3/63 × 3 = 6/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
48/27 = 48 × 7/27 × 7 = 336/189 - Add the two like fractions:
6/189 + 336/189 = 6 + 336/189 = 342/189 - 342/189 simplified gives 38/21
- So, 2/63 + 48/27 = 38/21
In mixed form: 117/21
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