Add 84/63 and 2/27
1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 2/27
84/63 + 2/27 is 38/27.
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,
84/63 = 84 × 3/63 × 3 = 252/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
2/27 = 2 × 7/27 × 7 = 14/189 - Add the two like fractions:
252/189 + 14/189 = 252 + 14/189 = 266/189 - 266/189 simplified gives 38/27
- So, 84/63 + 2/27 = 38/27
In mixed form: 111/27
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