Add 2/63 and 9/84
2/63 + 9/84 is 5/36.
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,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
9/84 = 9 × 3/84 × 3 = 27/252 - Add the two like fractions:
8/252 + 27/252 = 8 + 27/252 = 35/252 - 35/252 simplified gives 5/36
- So, 2/63 + 9/84 = 5/36
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