Add 3/21 and 15/27
3/21 + 15/27 is 44/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
3/21 = 3 × 9/21 × 9 = 27/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
15/27 = 15 × 7/27 × 7 = 105/189 - Add the two like fractions:
27/189 + 105/189 = 27 + 105/189 = 132/189 - 132/189 simplified gives 44/63
- So, 3/21 + 15/27 = 44/63
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