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Add 10/27 and 42/63

10/27 + 42/63 is 28/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 63 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    42/63 = 42 × 3/63 × 3 = 126/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/189 + 126/189 = 70 + 126/189 = 196/189
  5. 196/189 simplified gives 28/27
  6. So, 10/27 + 42/63 = 28/27
    In mixed form: 11/27

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