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Add 1/2 and 27/63

1/2 + 27/63 is 13/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 63 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 63 = 126,
    1/2 = 1 × 63/2 × 63 = 63/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
    27/63 = 27 × 2/63 × 2 = 54/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/126 + 54/126 = 63 + 54/126 = 117/126
  5. 117/126 simplified gives 13/14
  6. So, 1/2 + 27/63 = 13/14

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