Add 48/63 and 35/27, Solve 48/63 + 1 8/27 as a fraction

Add 48/63 and 35/27

1^st number: 48/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

48/63 + 35/27 is 389/189.

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,
48/63 = 48 × 3/63 × 3 = 144/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
35/27 = 35 × 7/27 × 7 = 245/189
Add the two like fractions:
144/189 + 245/189 = 144 + 245/189 = 389/189
So, 48/63 + 35/27 = 389/189
In mixed form: 211/189

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