Add 42/63 and 24/27
42/63 + 24/27 is 14/9.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 3/63 × 3 = 126/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
24/27 = 24 × 7/27 × 7 = 168/189 - Add the two like fractions:
126/189 + 168/189 = 126 + 168/189 = 294/189 - 294/189 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 42/63 + 24/27 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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