Add 6/63 and 72/27, Solve 6/63 + 2 18/27 as a fraction

Add 6/63 and 72/27

1^st number: 6/63, 2^nd number: 2 18/27

6/63 + 72/27 is 58/21.

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,
72/27 = 72 × 7/27 × 7 = 504/189
Add the two like fractions:
18/189 + 504/189 = 18 + 504/189 = 522/189
522/189 simplified gives 58/21
So, 6/63 + 72/27 = 58/21
In mixed form: 216/21

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