Add 8/27 and 16/63
8/27 + 16/63 is 104/189.
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,
8/27 = 8 × 7/27 × 7 = 56/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
16/63 = 16 × 3/63 × 3 = 48/189 - Add the two like fractions:
56/189 + 48/189 = 56 + 48/189 = 104/189 - So, 8/27 + 16/63 = 104/189
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