Add 27/63 and 15/49
27/63 + 15/49 is 36/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 49 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 7 = 441,
27/63 = 27 × 7/63 × 7 = 189/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
15/49 = 15 × 9/49 × 9 = 135/441 - Add the two like fractions:
189/441 + 135/441 = 189 + 135/441 = 324/441 - 324/441 simplified gives 36/49
- So, 27/63 + 15/49 = 36/49
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