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Add 21/3 and 35/63

1st number: 7 0/3, 2nd number: 35/63

21/3 + 35/63 is 68/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 63 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 21 = 63,
    21/3 = 21 × 21/3 × 21 = 441/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
    35/63 = 35 × 1/63 × 1 = 35/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/63 + 35/63 = 441 + 35/63 = 476/63
  5. 476/63 simplified gives 68/9
  6. So, 21/3 + 35/63 = 68/9
    In mixed form: 75/9

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