Add 18/63 and 35/84
18/63 + 35/84 is 59/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
18/63 = 18 × 4/63 × 4 = 72/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
35/84 = 35 × 3/84 × 3 = 105/252 - Add the two like fractions:
72/252 + 105/252 = 72 + 105/252 = 177/252 - 177/252 simplified gives 59/84
- So, 18/63 + 35/84 = 59/84
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