Add 27/42 and 48/63, Solve 27/42 + 48/63 as a fraction

Add 27/42 and 48/63

27/42 + 48/63 is 59/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 63 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
27/42 = 27 × 3/42 × 3 = 81/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
48/63 = 48 × 2/63 × 2 = 96/126
Add the two like fractions:
81/126 + 96/126 = 81 + 96/126 = 177/126
177/126 simplified gives 59/42
So, 27/42 + 48/63 = 59/42
In mixed form: 117/42

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