Add 6/27 and 54/63
6/27 + 54/63 is 68/63.
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,
54/63 = 54 × 3/63 × 3 = 162/189 - Add the two like fractions:
42/189 + 162/189 = 42 + 162/189 = 204/189 - 204/189 simplified gives 68/63
- So, 6/27 + 54/63 = 68/63
In mixed form: 15/63
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