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Add 8/27 and 14/63

8/27 + 14/63 is 14/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
    14/63 = 14 × 3/63 × 3 = 42/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/189 + 42/189 = 56 + 42/189 = 98/189
  5. 98/189 simplified gives 14/27
  6. So, 8/27 + 14/63 = 14/27

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