Add 63/8 and 20/9
1st number: 7 7/8, 2nd number: 2 2/9
63/8 + 20/9 is 727/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
63/8 = 63 × 9/8 × 9 = 567/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
20/9 = 20 × 8/9 × 8 = 160/72 - Add the two like fractions:
567/72 + 160/72 = 567 + 160/72 = 727/72 - So, 63/8 + 20/9 = 727/72
In mixed form: 107/72
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