Add 63/20 and 27/9
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 3 0/9
63/20 + 27/9 is 123/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
27/9 = 27 × 20/9 × 20 = 540/180 - Add the two like fractions:
567/180 + 540/180 = 567 + 540/180 = 1107/180 - 1107/180 simplified gives 123/20
- So, 63/20 + 27/9 = 123/20
In mixed form: 63/20
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