Add 2/84 and 56/63
2/84 + 56/63 is 115/126.
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,
56/63 = 56 × 4/63 × 4 = 224/252 - Add the two like fractions:
6/252 + 224/252 = 6 + 224/252 = 230/252 - 230/252 simplified gives 115/126
- So, 2/84 + 56/63 = 115/126
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