Add 27/63 and 16/35
27/63 + 16/35 is 31/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 35 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
27/63 = 27 × 5/63 × 5 = 135/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
16/35 = 16 × 9/35 × 9 = 144/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 144/315 = 135 + 144/315 = 279/315 - 279/315 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 27/63 + 16/35 = 31/35
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