Add 2/63 and 36/27
1st number: 2/63, 2nd number: 1 9/27
2/63 + 36/27 is 86/63.
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,
36/27 = 36 × 7/27 × 7 = 252/189 - Add the two like fractions:
6/189 + 252/189 = 6 + 252/189 = 258/189 - 258/189 simplified gives 86/63
- So, 2/63 + 36/27 = 86/63
In mixed form: 123/63
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