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Add 4/63 and 3/27

4/63 + 3/27 is 11/63.

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,
    4/63 = 4 × 3/63 × 3 = 12/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/189 + 21/189 = 12 + 21/189 = 33/189
  5. 33/189 simplified gives 11/63
  6. So, 4/63 + 3/27 = 11/63

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