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Add 12/27 and 7/63

12/27 + 7/63 is 5/9.

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,
    7/63 = 7 × 3/63 × 3 = 21/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/189 + 21/189 = 84 + 21/189 = 105/189
  5. 105/189 simplified gives 5/9
  6. So, 12/27 + 7/63 = 5/9

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