Add 63/12 and 15/27
1st number: 5 3/12, 2nd number: 15/27
63/12 + 15/27 is 209/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
63/12 = 63 × 9/12 × 9 = 567/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
15/27 = 15 × 4/27 × 4 = 60/108 - Add the two like fractions:
567/108 + 60/108 = 567 + 60/108 = 627/108 - 627/108 simplified gives 209/36
- So, 63/12 + 15/27 = 209/36
In mixed form: 529/36
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