Add 63/21 and 4/27
1st number: 3 0/21, 2nd number: 4/27
63/21 + 4/27 is 85/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
63/21 = 63 × 9/21 × 9 = 567/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
4/27 = 4 × 7/27 × 7 = 28/189 - Add the two like fractions:
567/189 + 28/189 = 567 + 28/189 = 595/189 - 595/189 simplified gives 85/27
- So, 63/21 + 4/27 = 85/27
In mixed form: 34/27
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