Add 27/63 and 60/81
27/63 + 60/81 is 221/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 81 is 567
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 567 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 9 = 567,
27/63 = 27 × 9/63 × 9 = 243/567 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 7 = 567,
60/81 = 60 × 7/81 × 7 = 420/567 - Add the two like fractions:
243/567 + 420/567 = 243 + 420/567 = 663/567 - 663/567 simplified gives 221/189
- So, 27/63 + 60/81 = 221/189
In mixed form: 132/189
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