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Add 2/27 and 35/63

2/27 + 35/63 is 17/27.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    35/63 = 35 × 3/63 × 3 = 105/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/189 + 105/189 = 14 + 105/189 = 119/189
  5. 119/189 simplified gives 17/27
  6. So, 2/27 + 35/63 = 17/27

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