Add 8/63 and 12/27
8/63 + 12/27 is 4/7.
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,
8/63 = 8 × 3/63 × 3 = 24/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
12/27 = 12 × 7/27 × 7 = 84/189 - Add the two like fractions:
24/189 + 84/189 = 24 + 84/189 = 108/189 - 108/189 simplified gives 4/7
- So, 8/63 + 12/27 = 4/7
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