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Add 12/27 and 6/63

12/27 + 6/63 is 34/63.

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,
    12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    6/63 = 6 × 3/63 × 3 = 18/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/189 + 18/189 = 84 + 18/189 = 102/189
  5. 102/189 simplified gives 34/63
  6. So, 12/27 + 6/63 = 34/63

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