Add 7/63 and 63/27
1st number: 7/63, 2nd number: 2 9/27
7/63 + 63/27 is 22/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 27 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
7/63 = 7 × 3/63 × 3 = 21/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
63/27 = 63 × 7/27 × 7 = 441/189 - Add the two like fractions:
21/189 + 441/189 = 21 + 441/189 = 462/189 - 462/189 simplified gives 22/9
- So, 7/63 + 63/27 = 22/9
In mixed form: 24/9
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