Add 35/63 and 16/27
35/63 + 16/27 is 31/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
35/63 = 35 × 3/63 × 3 = 105/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
16/27 = 16 × 7/27 × 7 = 112/189 - Add the two like fractions:
105/189 + 112/189 = 105 + 112/189 = 217/189 - 217/189 simplified gives 31/27
- So, 35/63 + 16/27 = 31/27
In mixed form: 14/27
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