Add 6/63 and 48/27
1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 1 21/27
6/63 + 48/27 is 118/63.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 3/63 × 3 = 18/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
48/27 = 48 × 7/27 × 7 = 336/189 - Add the two like fractions:
18/189 + 336/189 = 18 + 336/189 = 354/189 - 354/189 simplified gives 118/63
- So, 6/63 + 48/27 = 118/63
In mixed form: 155/63
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