Add 3/8 and 6/63
3/8 + 6/63 is 79/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
3/8 = 3 × 63/8 × 63 = 189/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
189/504 + 48/504 = 189 + 48/504 = 237/504 - 237/504 simplified gives 79/168
- So, 3/8 + 6/63 = 79/168
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