Add 18/27 and 60/63
18/27 + 60/63 is 34/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
18/27 = 18 × 7/27 × 7 = 126/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
60/63 = 60 × 3/63 × 3 = 180/189 - Add the two like fractions:
126/189 + 180/189 = 126 + 180/189 = 306/189 - 306/189 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 18/27 + 60/63 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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