Add 84/63 and 42/27
1st number: 1 21/63, 2nd number: 1 15/27
84/63 + 42/27 is 26/9.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 7/27 × 7 = 294/189 - Add the two like fractions:
252/189 + 294/189 = 252 + 294/189 = 546/189 - 546/189 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 84/63 + 42/27 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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