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Add 1/63 and 70/27

1st number: 1/63, 2nd number: 2 16/27

1/63 + 70/27 is 493/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    1/63 = 1 × 3/63 × 3 = 3/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    70/27 = 70 × 7/27 × 7 = 490/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/189 + 490/189 = 3 + 490/189 = 493/189
  5. So, 1/63 + 70/27 = 493/189
    In mixed form: 2115/189

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