Add 75/63 and 4/8
1st number: 1 12/63, 2nd number: 4/8
75/63 + 4/8 is 71/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 8 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
75/63 = 75 × 8/63 × 8 = 600/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 63 = 504,
4/8 = 4 × 63/8 × 63 = 252/504 - Add the two like fractions:
600/504 + 252/504 = 600 + 252/504 = 852/504 - 852/504 simplified gives 71/42
- So, 75/63 + 4/8 = 71/42
In mixed form: 129/42
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