Add 2/84 and 6/63
2/84 + 6/63 is 5/42.
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,
6/63 = 6 × 4/63 × 4 = 24/252 - Add the two like fractions:
6/252 + 24/252 = 6 + 24/252 = 30/252 - 30/252 simplified gives 5/42
- So, 2/84 + 6/63 = 5/42
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