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Add 1/8 and 10/63

1/8 + 10/63 is 143/504.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 63 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
    1/8 = 1 × 63/8 × 63 = 63/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
    10/63 = 10 × 8/63 × 8 = 80/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/504 + 80/504 = 63 + 80/504 = 143/504
  5. So, 1/8 + 10/63 = 143/504

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