Add 3/4 and 21/63
3/4 + 21/63 is 13/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
3/4 = 3 × 63/4 × 63 = 189/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
21/63 = 21 × 4/63 × 4 = 84/252 - Add the two like fractions:
189/252 + 84/252 = 189 + 84/252 = 273/252 - 273/252 simplified gives 13/12
- So, 3/4 + 21/63 = 13/12
In mixed form: 11/12
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