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Add 35/63 and 1/27

35/63 + 1/27 is 16/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    35/63 = 35 × 3/63 × 3 = 105/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    1/27 = 1 × 7/27 × 7 = 7/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/189 + 7/189 = 105 + 7/189 = 112/189
  5. 112/189 simplified gives 16/27
  6. So, 35/63 + 1/27 = 16/27

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