Add 63/27 and 20/63
1st number: 2 9/27, 2nd number: 20/63
63/27 + 20/63 is 167/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
20/63 = 20 × 3/63 × 3 = 60/189 - Add the two like fractions:
441/189 + 60/189 = 441 + 60/189 = 501/189 - 501/189 simplified gives 167/63
- So, 63/27 + 20/63 = 167/63
In mixed form: 241/63
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