Add 40/27 and 60/63
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 60/63
40/27 + 60/63 is 460/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
60/63 = 60 × 3/63 × 3 = 180/189 - Add the two like fractions:
280/189 + 180/189 = 280 + 180/189 = 460/189 - So, 40/27 + 60/63 = 460/189
In mixed form: 282/189
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