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Add 2/84 and 10/63

2/84 + 10/63 is 23/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
    10/63 = 10 × 4/63 × 4 = 40/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/252 + 40/252 = 6 + 40/252 = 46/252
  5. 46/252 simplified gives 23/126
  6. So, 2/84 + 10/63 = 23/126

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