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Add 5/63 and 4/27

5/63 + 4/27 is 43/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    5/63 = 5 × 3/63 × 3 = 15/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/189 + 28/189 = 15 + 28/189 = 43/189
  5. So, 5/63 + 4/27 = 43/189

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