Add 48/63 and 4/27
48/63 + 4/27 is 172/189.
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,
48/63 = 48 × 3/63 × 3 = 144/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189 - Add the two like fractions:
144/189 + 28/189 = 144 + 28/189 = 172/189 - So, 48/63 + 4/27 = 172/189
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