Add 15/63 and 63/27
1st number: 15/63, 2nd number: 2 9/27
15/63 + 63/27 is 18/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
15/63 = 15 × 3/63 × 3 = 45/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189 - Add the two like fractions:
45/189 + 441/189 = 45 + 441/189 = 486/189 - 486/189 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 15/63 + 63/27 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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