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Add 2/63 and 4/9

2/63 + 4/9 is 10/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 9 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    2/63 = 2 × 1/63 × 1 = 2/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    4/9 = 4 × 7/9 × 7 = 28/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/63 + 28/63 = 2 + 28/63 = 30/63
  5. 30/63 simplified gives 10/21
  6. So, 2/63 + 4/9 = 10/21

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