Add 56/63 and 6/27
56/63 + 6/27 is 10/9.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 3/63 × 3 = 168/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Add the two like fractions:
168/189 + 42/189 = 168 + 42/189 = 210/189 - 210/189 simplified gives 10/9
- So, 56/63 + 6/27 = 10/9
In mixed form: 11/9
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