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Add 14/63 and 35/27

1st number: 14/63, 2nd number: 1 8/27

14/63 + 35/27 is 41/27.

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,
    14/63 = 14 × 3/63 × 3 = 42/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/189 + 245/189 = 42 + 245/189 = 287/189
  5. 287/189 simplified gives 41/27
  6. So, 14/63 + 35/27 = 41/27
    In mixed form: 114/27

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