Add 27/63 and 9/18
27/63 + 9/18 is 13/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 18 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
27/63 = 27 × 2/63 × 2 = 54/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
9/18 = 9 × 7/18 × 7 = 63/126 - Add the two like fractions:
54/126 + 63/126 = 54 + 63/126 = 117/126 - 117/126 simplified gives 13/14
- So, 27/63 + 9/18 = 13/14
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