Add 48/63 and 9/27
48/63 + 9/27 is 23/21.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 7/27 × 7 = 63/189 - Add the two like fractions:
144/189 + 63/189 = 144 + 63/189 = 207/189 - 207/189 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 48/63 + 9/27 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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