Add 5/63 and 21/27
5/63 + 21/27 is 6/7.
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,
5/63 = 5 × 3/63 × 3 = 15/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
21/27 = 21 × 7/27 × 7 = 147/189 - Add the two like fractions:
15/189 + 147/189 = 15 + 147/189 = 162/189 - 162/189 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 5/63 + 21/27 = 6/7
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