Add 27/63 and 18/45
27/63 + 18/45 is 29/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 45 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 45 × 7 = 315,
18/45 = 18 × 7/45 × 7 = 126/315 - Add the two like fractions:
135/315 + 126/315 = 135 + 126/315 = 261/315 - 261/315 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 27/63 + 18/45 = 29/35
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