Add 27/63 and 42/4, Solve 27/63 + 10 2/4 as a fraction

Add 27/63 and 42/4

1^st number: 27/63, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

27/63 + 42/4 is 153/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 4 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
27/63 = 27 × 4/63 × 4 = 108/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252
Add the two like fractions:
108/252 + 2646/252 = 108 + 2646/252 = 2754/252
2754/252 simplified gives 153/14
So, 27/63 + 42/4 = 153/14
In mixed form: 1013/14

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