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Add 2/63 and 6/7

2/63 + 6/7 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 7 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    2/63 = 2 × 1/63 × 1 = 2/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
    6/7 = 6 × 9/7 × 9 = 54/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/63 + 54/63 = 2 + 54/63 = 56/63
  5. 56/63 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 2/63 + 6/7 = 8/9

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