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Add 18/27 and 25/63

18/27 + 25/63 is 67/63.

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,
    18/27 = 18 × 7/27 × 7 = 126/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    25/63 = 25 × 3/63 × 3 = 75/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/189 + 75/189 = 126 + 75/189 = 201/189
  5. 201/189 simplified gives 67/63
  6. So, 18/27 + 25/63 = 67/63
    In mixed form: 14/63

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