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Add 3/27 and 5/63

3/27 + 5/63 is 4/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 63 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    5/63 = 5 × 3/63 × 3 = 15/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/189 + 15/189 = 21 + 15/189 = 36/189
  5. 36/189 simplified gives 4/21
  6. So, 3/27 + 5/63 = 4/21

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