Add 2/84 and 2/63
2/84 + 2/63 is 1/18.
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,
2/84 = 2 × 3/84 × 3 = 6/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
2/63 = 2 × 4/63 × 4 = 8/252 - Add the two like fractions:
6/252 + 8/252 = 6 + 8/252 = 14/252 - 14/252 simplified gives 1/18
- So, 2/84 + 2/63 = 1/18
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