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Add 60/63 and 12/27

60/63 + 12/27 is 88/63.

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,
    60/63 = 60 × 3/63 × 3 = 180/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/189 + 84/189 = 180 + 84/189 = 264/189
  5. 264/189 simplified gives 88/63
  6. So, 60/63 + 12/27 = 88/63
    In mixed form: 125/63

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