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Add 10/63 and 45/84

10/63 + 45/84 is 25/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    45/84 = 45 × 3/84 × 3 = 135/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/252 + 135/252 = 40 + 135/252 = 175/252
  5. 175/252 simplified gives 25/36
  6. So, 10/63 + 45/84 = 25/36

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