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Add 6/27 and 10/63

6/27 + 10/63 is 8/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    10/63 = 10 × 3/63 × 3 = 30/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/189 + 30/189 = 42 + 30/189 = 72/189
  5. 72/189 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 6/27 + 10/63 = 8/21

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