Add 21/24 and 6/63
21/24 + 6/63 is 163/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 63 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 21 = 504,
21/24 = 21 × 21/24 × 21 = 441/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 8 = 504,
6/63 = 6 × 8/63 × 8 = 48/504 - Add the two like fractions:
441/504 + 48/504 = 441 + 48/504 = 489/504 - 489/504 simplified gives 163/168
- So, 21/24 + 6/63 = 163/168
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