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Add 15/27 and 28/63

15/27 + 28/63 is 1/1.

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,
    15/27 = 15 × 7/27 × 7 = 105/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    28/63 = 28 × 3/63 × 3 = 84/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/189 + 84/189 = 105 + 84/189 = 189/189
  5. 189/189 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 15/27 + 28/63 = 1/1

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