Add 49/63 and 3/27
49/63 + 3/27 is 8/9.
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,
49/63 = 49 × 3/63 × 3 = 147/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
3/27 = 3 × 7/27 × 7 = 21/189 - Add the two like fractions:
147/189 + 21/189 = 147 + 21/189 = 168/189 - 168/189 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 49/63 + 3/27 = 8/9
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/63+3/27 49/63+6/27 49/63+3/54 49/63+9/27 49/63+3/81 49/63+15/27 49/63+21/27