Add 27/21 and 12/63
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 12/63
27/21 + 12/63 is 31/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
27/21 = 27 × 3/21 × 3 = 81/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
12/63 = 12 × 1/63 × 1 = 12/63 - Add the two like fractions:
81/63 + 12/63 = 81 + 12/63 = 93/63 - 93/63 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 27/21 + 12/63 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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