Add 5/63 and 3/21
5/63 + 3/21 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 21 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
5/63 = 5 × 1/63 × 1 = 5/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
3/21 = 3 × 3/21 × 3 = 9/63 - Add the two like fractions:
5/63 + 9/63 = 5 + 9/63 = 14/63 - 14/63 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 5/63 + 3/21 = 2/9
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