Add 10/27 and 42/63
10/27 + 42/63 is 28/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
10/27 = 10 × 7/27 × 7 = 70/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
42/63 = 42 × 3/63 × 3 = 126/189 - Add the two like fractions:
70/189 + 126/189 = 70 + 126/189 = 196/189 - 196/189 simplified gives 28/27
- So, 10/27 + 42/63 = 28/27
In mixed form: 11/27
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