Add 2/7 and 8/63
2/7 + 8/63 is 26/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
2/7 = 2 × 9/7 × 9 = 18/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
8/63 = 8 × 1/63 × 1 = 8/63 - Add the two like fractions:
18/63 + 8/63 = 18 + 8/63 = 26/63 - So, 2/7 + 8/63 = 26/63
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