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Add 4/63 and 42/27

1st number: 4/63, 2nd number: 1 15/27

4/63 + 42/27 is 34/21.

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,
    42/27 = 42 × 7/27 × 7 = 294/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/189 + 294/189 = 12 + 294/189 = 306/189
  5. 306/189 simplified gives 34/21
  6. So, 4/63 + 42/27 = 34/21
    In mixed form: 113/21

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