Add 6/18 and 27/63
6/18 + 27/63 is 16/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
6/18 = 6 × 7/18 × 7 = 42/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
27/63 = 27 × 2/63 × 2 = 54/126 - Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 54/126 = 42 + 54/126 = 96/126 - 96/126 simplified gives 16/21
- So, 6/18 + 27/63 = 16/21
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