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Add 1/84 and 35/63

1/84 + 35/63 is 143/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 63 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    1/84 = 1 × 3/84 × 3 = 3/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    35/63 = 35 × 4/63 × 4 = 140/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/252 + 140/252 = 3 + 140/252 = 143/252
  5. So, 1/84 + 35/63 = 143/252

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