Add 5/63 and 63/27
1st number: 5/63, 2nd number: 2 9/27
5/63 + 63/27 is 152/63.
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,
63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189 - Add the two like fractions:
15/189 + 441/189 = 15 + 441/189 = 456/189 - 456/189 simplified gives 152/63
- So, 5/63 + 63/27 = 152/63
In mixed form: 226/63
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