Add 18/27 and 8/63
18/27 + 8/63 is 50/63.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 3/63 × 3 = 24/189 - Add the two like fractions:
126/189 + 24/189 = 126 + 24/189 = 150/189 - 150/189 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 18/27 + 8/63 = 50/63
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