Add 6/27 and 14/63
6/27 + 14/63 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
14/63 = 14 × 3/63 × 3 = 42/189 - Add the two like fractions:
42/189 + 42/189 = 42 + 42/189 = 84/189 - 84/189 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 6/27 + 14/63 = 4/9
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