Add 54/27 and 4/63, Solve 2 0/27 + 4/63 as a fraction

Add 54/27 and 4/63

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 4/63

54/27 + 4/63 is 130/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
54/27 = 54 × 7/27 × 7 = 378/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
4/63 = 4 × 3/63 × 3 = 12/189
Add the two like fractions:
378/189 + 12/189 = 378 + 12/189 = 390/189
390/189 simplified gives 130/63
So, 54/27 + 4/63 = 130/63
In mixed form: 24/63

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