Add 3/27 and 63/4, Solve 3/27 + 15 3/4 as a fraction

Add 3/27 and 63/4

1^st number: 3/27, 2^nd number: 15 3/4

3/27 + 63/4 is 571/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
3/27 = 3 × 4/27 × 4 = 12/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
63/4 = 63 × 27/4 × 27 = 1701/108
Add the two like fractions:
12/108 + 1701/108 = 12 + 1701/108 = 1713/108
1713/108 simplified gives 571/36
So, 3/27 + 63/4 = 571/36
In mixed form: 1531/36

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