Add 40/63 and 20/27
40/63 + 20/27 is 260/189.
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,
40/63 = 40 × 3/63 × 3 = 120/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
20/27 = 20 × 7/27 × 7 = 140/189 - Add the two like fractions:
120/189 + 140/189 = 120 + 140/189 = 260/189 - So, 40/63 + 20/27 = 260/189
In mixed form: 171/189
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