Add 15/84 and 8/63
15/84 + 8/63 is 11/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
15/84 = 15 × 3/84 × 3 = 45/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
8/63 = 8 × 4/63 × 4 = 32/252 - Add the two like fractions:
45/252 + 32/252 = 45 + 32/252 = 77/252 - 77/252 simplified gives 11/36
- So, 15/84 + 8/63 = 11/36
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