Add 2/63 and 3/27
2/63 + 3/27 is 1/7.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 3/63 × 3 = 6/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189 - Add the two like fractions:
6/189 + 21/189 = 6 + 21/189 = 27/189 - 27/189 simplified gives 1/7
- So, 2/63 + 3/27 = 1/7
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