Add 63/7 and 20/27
1st number: 9 0/7, 2nd number: 20/27
63/7 + 20/27 is 263/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
63/7 = 63 × 27/7 × 27 = 1701/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
20/27 = 20 × 7/27 × 7 = 140/189 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/189 + 140/189 = 1701 + 140/189 = 1841/189 - 1841/189 simplified gives 263/27
- So, 63/7 + 20/27 = 263/27
In mixed form: 920/27
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