Add 70/63 and 1/27
1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 1/27
70/63 + 1/27 is 31/27.
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,
70/63 = 70 × 3/63 × 3 = 210/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
1/27 = 1 × 7/27 × 7 = 7/189 - Add the two like fractions:
210/189 + 7/189 = 210 + 7/189 = 217/189 - 217/189 simplified gives 31/27
- So, 70/63 + 1/27 = 31/27
In mixed form: 14/27
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