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Add 6/63 and 80/27

1st number: 6/63, 2nd number: 2 26/27

6/63 + 80/27 is 578/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    6/63 = 6 × 3/63 × 3 = 18/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    80/27 = 80 × 7/27 × 7 = 560/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/189 + 560/189 = 18 + 560/189 = 578/189
  5. So, 6/63 + 80/27 = 578/189
    In mixed form: 311/189

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