Add 25/27 and 42/63
25/27 + 42/63 is 43/27.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 7/27 × 7 = 175/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
42/63 = 42 × 3/63 × 3 = 126/189 - Add the two like fractions:
175/189 + 126/189 = 175 + 126/189 = 301/189 - 301/189 simplified gives 43/27
- So, 25/27 + 42/63 = 43/27
In mixed form: 116/27
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