Add 21/27 and 16/63
21/27 + 16/63 is 65/63.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 7/27 × 7 = 147/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
16/63 = 16 × 3/63 × 3 = 48/189 - Add the two like fractions:
147/189 + 48/189 = 147 + 48/189 = 195/189 - 195/189 simplified gives 65/63
- So, 21/27 + 16/63 = 65/63
In mixed form: 12/63
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