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Add 27/60 and 50/63

27/60 + 50/63 is 1567/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 63 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 21 = 1260,
    27/60 = 27 × 21/60 × 21 = 567/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 20 = 1260,
    50/63 = 50 × 20/63 × 20 = 1000/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/1260 + 1000/1260 = 567 + 1000/1260 = 1567/1260
  5. So, 27/60 + 50/63 = 1567/1260
    In mixed form: 1307/1260

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